1. smaller branches that grow from or divide off of main branches
Usage: plural form of subbranch

Examples

• The oak tree’s subbranches created a dense canopy overhead.
• Scientists studied the subbranches of the coral reef ecosystem.
• The company organized its departments into branches and subbranches.
• Mathematics has many subbranches including algebra and geometry.
• The river’s subbranches formed a complex delta system.
• Each subbranch of the organization reports to a different manager.