sapling — a young tree, especially one with a slender trunk
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a young tree, especially one with a slender trunk
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈsæplɪŋ/
Korean meaning: 어린 나무, 묘목
Korean pronunciation: 샙-플링 (강세: 샙)
Example Sentences
- The sapling grew into a mighty oak tree over the decades.
- Environmental organizations distribute free saplings every Earth Day.
- The clumsy hiker accidentally stepped on three saplings while trying to take a selfie with a squirrel.
sapling
NOUN//ˈsæplɪŋ//
a young tree, especially one with a slender trunk
Caring for a young slender tree
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A sapling grappling with stones reaches for dappling sunlight
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Origin
'sap'(나무의 수액)과 '-ling'(작은 것을 의미하는 접미사)이 합쳐진 단어로, 말 그대로 '수액이 흐르는 작은 나무'라는 의미에서 나왔습니다.
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“The sapling grew into a mighty oak tree over the decades.”
“Environmental organizations distribute free saplings every Earth Day.”
“The clumsy hiker accidentally stepped on three saplings while trying to take a selfie with a squirrel.”
“The school children adopted saplings and named them after their favorite cartoon characters.”
“My grandmother talks to her saplings every morning as if they were her grandchildren.”
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