n.
1.an administrative division of some larger or more complex organization
2.a division of a stem, or secondary stem arising from the main stem of a plant
3.a part of a forked or branching shape
4.a natural consequence of development
5.a stream or river connected to a larger one
6.any projection that is thought to resemble an arm branch v.
1.grow and send out branches or branch-like structures
2.divide into two or more branches so as to form a fork