sprouts 1 of 2

noun

Definition of sproutsnext
plural of sprout
1
as in kids
a young person who is between infancy and adulthood he earned the admiration of the neighborhood sprouts when he showed them how to make a slingshot

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2
as in limbs
a branch of a main stem especially of a plant the raspberry bushes began sending out sprouts in early spring

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sprouts

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of sprout
as in roots

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  1. limbs
  2. children
  3. chicks
Noun
  • This unique structure is complemented by elegant limbs and a torso packed with advanced sensors and computing power, making Digit well-suited for navigating and performing tasks in places like warehouses.
    Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 10 Dec. 2024
  • The Optimus can now navigate uneven terrain with advanced neural nets, enabling precise control of its electric limbs for seamless movement.
    Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of limbs
Noun
  • The hospital said another strike near its entrance on Wednesday killed a woman and her two children.
    Samy Magdy and Wafaa Shurafa, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Hospital records show that a family of eight was among those killed, including four children, their parents and two grandparents.
    Samy Magdy and Wafaa Shurafa, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of children
Noun
  • Scientists estimate that Wisdom has flown over three million miles in her long life, and fledged as many as 30 chicks.
    Brian Handwerk, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Wisdom was first banded as an adult in 1956 and has raised as many as 30 chicks, Plissner said.
    CBS News, CBS News, 6 Dec. 2024
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