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noun
That which shoots forth branches; one who shows growth in various directions.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
That which branches, or jumps to another instruction location within a program.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, programming, sciences
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noun
A young owl or other raptor that is just too young to fly.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: falconry, hobbies, hunting, lifestyle
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History
From branch (verb) + -er.
From branch (noun) + -er. So called because of the bird still clinging to the branches while practising flying movements with the wings.
