main stem
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of main stem
An Americanism dating back to 1825–35
Example Sentences
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Today the Snail Darter can be found along 400 miles of the river's main stem and multiple tributaries.
From Scientific American • Oct. 20, 2023
Separately, the Cambodian government has halted dam building on the Mekong main stem until at least 2030.
From Science Magazine • May 30, 2023
“All main stem rivers are forecast to be near or above flood stage by Monday afternoon/evening,” the National Weather Service Bay Area office wrote.
From Washington Post • Jan. 8, 2023
With many houseplants, it’s best to cut them just below their nodes, or the point at which a leaf protrudes from a main stem.
From Seattle Times • Feb. 15, 2022
The glittering robots clustered fifty feet down the main stem.
From "I, Robot" by Isaac Asimov
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