wattled
ˈwɒtld
Definition

Definition of wattled - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
constructionRaremade of woven branches and twigsRare
  • The hut had a wattled roof.
interlaced twined woven
2.
medicalTECH.having a fleshy fold of skin on the neckTECH.
  • The turkey had a wattled neck.
flabby saggy wrinkled
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large African crane with distinctive facial wattles
The wattled crane is often seen in African wetlands.

Origin of wattled

Old English, watol (woven)

Examples of wattled in a sentence

  • They built a wattled wall for the shed.
  • The lizard was wattled, giving it a unique appearance.
  • His wattled neck was a distinctive feature.

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  1. French:tressé, caronculé, ...
  2. German:geflochten, lappig, ...
  3. Italian:intrecciato, con bargigli, ...
  4. Spanish:tejido, con papada, ...
  5. Portuguese:de vime, com papo, ...
  6. Chinese:编织的, 有肉褶的, ...
  7. Japanese:編み込みの, 肉垂のある, ...
  8. Arabic:مُشَبَّك, ذُو زَائِدَة لَحْمِيَّة, ...
  9. Hebrew:קָלוּעַ, עִם מְפוּחִית עוֹר, ...
  10. Russian:плетеный, складчатый, ...
  11. Ukrainian:плетений, з м'ясистими складками, ...
  12. Hindi:बुनी हुई, लटकती हुई, ...
wattle
ˈwɑtəl

Definition of wattle - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
medicalfleshy hanging on the neck of a bird
  • The turkey's wattle swayed as it walked.
dewlap gobbler
2.
constructionframework of poles intertwined with twigs or branches
  • The hut was made of wattle and daub.
lattice trellis

Verb

tr.
1.
bindingRarebind materials together with twigs or branchesRare
  • Farmers wattle the hay bales for storage.
interlace interweave twine
2.
weavingRareweave branches to form a frameRare
  • The artisans wattle the twigs into a sturdy frame.
interlace plait
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Images of wattle

  • wattle: fleshy hanging on the neck of a bird
    fleshy hanging on the neck of a bird
  • wattle: framework of poles intertwined with twigs or branches
    framework of poles intertwined with twigs or branches
  • wattle: Australian trees or shrubs used in tanning
    Australian trees or shrubs used in tanning

Expressions with wattle

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type of Australian tree with dark bark and yellow flowers
The black wattle is common in southeastern Australia.
small Australian tree with yellow flowers, sometimes used for its gum
The golden wattle blooms with bright yellow flowers in spring.
evergreen tree with silvery bark and yellow flowers
The silver wattle bloomed beautifully in spring.
building method using woven sticks covered with mud or clay
Wattle and daub was used in old houses.

Origin of wattle

Old English, watel (hurdle)

Examples of wattle in a sentence

  • Farmers often notice the wattle to check a bird's health.
  • The ancient shelter was built using wattle and clay.
  • They constructed a wattle fence around the garden.
  • Farmers use wattle for its tannin-rich bark.
  • The wattle is essential in traditional Aboriginal medicine.
  • The farmer admired the goat's wattle.

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  1. French:caroncule, tresser, ...
  2. German:Halslappen, verflechten, ...
  3. Italian:bargiglio, intrecciare, ...
  4. Spanish:carúncula, entrelazar, ...
  5. Portuguese:barbela, entrelaçar, ...
  6. Chinese:肉垂, 用树枝捆绑, ...
  7. Japanese:肉垂, 編む, ...
  8. Arabic:لَغْد, ضَفَرَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:אֲבִיעָה, לִקְשׁוֹר, ...
  10. Russian:серёжка, связывать, ...
  11. Ukrainian:сережка, зв'язувати, ...
  12. Hindi:कलगी, बाँधना, ...

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