zijtak

Definitions of zijtak
  1. noun
    any projection that is thought to resemble a human arm
    synonyms: aftakking, arm
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    type of:
    sprong, uitsteeksel
    any structure that branches out from a central support
  2. noun
    a division of a stem, or secondary stem arising from the main stem of a plant
    synonyms: aftakking, arm, tak
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    types:
    rijs, teen, twijg, wis
    a small branch or division of a branch (especially a terminal division); usually applied to branches of the current or preceding year
    type of:
    steel, stengel, stok
    a slender or elongated structure that supports a plant or fungus or a plant part or plant organ
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