sapling

Example Sentences

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We quickly walked into a bed of knee-high sequoias saplings so thick I couldn’t estimate their number.

From Los Angeles Times

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