Meaning sapling
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sapling


A loose term for a young tree more than a few feet tall and an inch or so in diameter that is typically growing vigorously.
Source: pursuetheoutdoors.com

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early 14c., from sap (n.1) + diminutive suffix -ling. This probably is the source of American English slang sap (n.3) "club, short staff" (1899) and the verb sap (v.2) "to hit (someone) [..]
Source: etymonline.com

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sapling


young tree.
Source: nationalgeographic.org

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sapling


(n) young tree
Source: beedictionary.com

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A term extracted from the “The Life Within” metaphor to represent the practitioner’s character.., who he/she is when not trying to meet the expectations of others. Within the trunk that grows around it, the sapling helps to maintain the tree’s inner nature throughout its life.
Source: conneracademy.com (offline)

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sapling


A young tree, but bigger than a seedling. (figuratively) A youngster, especially a male nearing maturity.
Source: en.wiktionary.org





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