any natural object (e.g., rocks, twigs, leaves, etc.) that is not fixed or growing, solidly embedded or stuck to the ball - but sand or loose soil are only considered loose impediments on the putting [..]

any natural object that is not fixed or growing (e.g., rocks, twigs, leaves, etc.)

Loose, natural objects at the golf course are called loose impediments or in singular loose impediment. These are for example pebbles, leaves, twigs, branches, and also dung, worms and insects. On the putting green sand and loose soil are also counted as loose impediments. Golfers are allowed to call snow and natural ice either as casual water or a [..]

A small natural item, which is not fixed or growing, solidly embedded, or stuck to the ball. Players can generally move them away but if they move their ball while doing so, there is a one-stroke pena [..]

Unfixed pobjects found on a golf course which are permitted to be moved as long as it doesn’t move the ball.

  a small item such as a twig, leaf or rock that is in the player's way that can be moved in most cases.

any naturally occurring object whether alive or dead that is not embedded, fixed in place or growing any natural object that is not fixed or growing (e.g., rocks, twigs, leaves, apple core, etc.). Exa [..]

As specifically mentioned in the rules of golf

a small natural item which is not fixed or growing, solidly embedded, or stuck to the ball, such as a small stone or leaf. Unless found within a hazard players are generally permitted to move them away, but if the ball is moved while doing so, there is a one-stroke penalty.

Any natural object that is not fixed or growing (i.e., rocks, twigs, leaves, etc.)

A small natural item, not fixed or growing, which is stuck to the ball. If not found within a hazard, players are permitted to remove loose impediments provided they do not move the ball - moving the [..]