Associations to the word «Sapling»

Wiktionary

SAPLING, noun. A young tree, but bigger than a seedling.
SAPLING, noun. (figuratively) A youngster, especially a male nearing maturity.

Dictionary definition

SAPLING, noun. Young tree.

Wise words

We should have a great fewer disputes in the world if words were taken for what they are, the signs of our ideas only, and not for things themselves.
John Locke