trivia question

[raymo]

I for no apparent reason, suddenly wondered where the dividing line is between a twig and a branch. I've wandered into xelasnave territory.
raymo

[PhilTas]

I hope nobody "sticks"it to you.....:):)

[xelasnave]

It is purely subjective and one mans branch can be another mans twig☺.
Although a reasonable classification can be found in describing material for a fire.
One only uses twigs to start the fire but you then use branches to sustain it.
Alex

[raymo]

Now why didn't I think of that?
raymo

[xelasnave]

It is often helpful to identify if ones thoughts are subjective or objective.
If subjective it is perhaps best not to argue upon its virtue ...if objective find a link and let your opponent look it up and realise that you are right.

One could consider the difference between a stone and a rock...I think its a stone if you can use it in a shepards sling to kill a giant...a rock is something big enough to put at the head of his grave.
Alex

[JeniSkunk]

Alex, then what would be the difference between a rock, and a boulder?

[Stonius]

For me the difference lies in the effort required to break it. A twig is broken easily, a branch, not so much

[Ukastronomer]

https://www.italki.com/question/272148

[JA]

A sore back :D

Best
JA

[JA]

I think it's a question of rank or hierarchy:

Tree > Trunk > Branch > Twig > Stem > Leaf/Bud

Best
JA

[Sunfish]

Well, contractually , when excavating, the difference between rock and a stone is that rock needs to be excavated with a particular technique and a anything other than rock, ie a stone or smaller, is less than 1/2 cum. and so can be carried away after being dug out.

I suppose that holds true with tree work. You can leave the twigs on the ground but the branches need to be removed ( or mulched) or the work would be unfinished. Not that all tree workers seem to get that idea.

[xelasnave]

Mainly the difference can be found in size.
Alex

[julianh72]

Did you hear about the pebble who suffers from chronic shyness?

It's trying to become a little boulder.

[julianh72]

Branches have Managers, but I've never heard of a Twig Manager.

[Sunfish]

#1 Best answer :-)

[xelasnave]

https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=https://shopunity.net/extension/twig-manager&ved=2ahUKEwjC0MDguungAhVU4nMBHQgjAW MQFjABegQIAxAB&usg=AOvVaw2ptIlM8iHxtIdMvhz11p9B

Alex

[N1]

#1 best comeback

[xelasnave]

That was not my objective and the post was not put up with that in mind but merely to demonstrate that a goggle usually shows something exists even though you dont think that it does.
Alex

[speach]

A twig grows from a branch and a branch grows from the trunk, according to the OED.

[Robair]

How does a stick fit into this grand scheme of things?
Rob B

[julianh72]

A twig can branch from a stick.

[FlashDrive]

:rofl:

[raymo]

I'm pleased that this trivial thread has generated some excellent comments
and varied suggestions/opinions/answers. I'm still a bit confused as to how
large[heavy] a twig can be. A twig from my little Bonsai ficus could weigh
say 10mg, one from a Sequoia[General Sherman app.1330 tonnes] I
presume could weigh a couple of hundred kg.
raymo