petioles

"Don’t move that beam! It supports the whole platform."

"The gardener noticed the leaf was yellowing at the petiole, where it connected to the branch. "

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

"She carefully handled the delicate, lace-trimmed lingerie. "

"The anatomy of a flower, studied in biology class, showed how its parts worked together. "

"The stack of books was balanced precariously on the edge of the table, threatening to fall. "

"An officer is attached to a certain regiment, company, or ship."

"Bees, ants, and wasps are all examples of Hymenoptera. "

"a segment of rope"

"The lightning caused thunder."

"The certain success of the project was a relief to the team. "

"Her throat constricted with fear when she saw the large dog approaching. "