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sapling a young tree sapling [′sap·liŋ] (botany) A young tree with a trunk less than 4 inches (10 centimeters) in diameter at a point approximately 4 feet (1.2 meters) above the ground. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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On a tract of several acres around this rock, oaks and other hard-wood trees had supplied the place of the pines, which were the usual growth of the land; and a young and vigorous sapling stood close beside the travellers. The sapling which had rooted down to a poisonous stratum on the spot of its sowing had been transplanted to a deeper soil. Choosing among them, he presently found a sapling to his liking. |
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