Their long legs helped them reach high branches.

Meaning: This means that the giraffes' long legs made it possible for them to touch or get to the high branches of the trees.

Choice of Words: Long means measuring a large distance from one end to the other. Legs are the parts of an animal's body that it uses to walk or run. Helped means to make something easier or possible. Reach means to touch or get to something by stretching out your hand or body. Branches are the parts of a tree that grow out from the trunk.

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Related Expressions

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