twig (n.)

  1. a small branch or division of a branch (especially a terminal division); usually applied to branches of the current or preceding year

    [ Syn: branchlet , sprig ]

    twig (v.)

  1. branch out in a twiglike manner; The lightning bolt twigged in several directions'

  2. understand, usually after some initial difficulty; She didnt know what her classmates were plotting but finally caught on

    [ Syn: catch on , get wise , get onto , tumble , latch on , cotton on , get it ]

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