sapling

Example Sentences

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The planting took place within fenced plots, which are designed to protect young saplings.

From BBC

I missed Rowdy by a good five feet, and had to grab hold of a sapling to keep from falling down.

From Literature

There was a hardy little sapling growing in the snow in front of the cottage.

From Literature

He would lash some saplings together and make a raft.

From Literature

Only raccoons are said to live in the Karlshorst buildings and birch saplings are sprouting out of a balcony.

From Barron's