withe
wɪð
Definition Conjugation

Definition of withe - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

tr.
1.
bindingDatedbind with flexible twigs or branchesDated
  • He withe the bundle tightly to secure it..
bind tie
2.
strikingDatedstrike using flexible twigs or bandsDated
  • The farmer withed the bundle to shape it.
lash whip

Noun

1.
plantsDatedflexible twig used for bindingDated
  • The basket was woven using a withe.
branch twig
2.
maritimeRareiron attachment on a mast or boomRare
  • The sail was rigged using a withe.
fastening fitting
3.
architectureRareUKpartition between flues in a chimneyRareUK
  • The chimney's withe needed repair.
divider partition separation
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Images of withe

  • withe: flexible twig used for binding
    flexible twig used for binding
  • withe: iron attachment on a mast or boom
    iron attachment on a mast or boom

Origin of withe

Old English, withthe (willow)

Examples of withe in a sentence

  • They withe the sticks together to form a shelter.
  • He withed the branches to form a rustic fence.
  • The craftsman withed the reeds into a sturdy basket.
  • The craftsman selected a sturdy withe for the project.
  • A withe was essential for securing the structure.
  • The withe secured the sail tightly during the storm.

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  1. French:lier, osier, ...
  2. German:binden, Weidenzweig, ...
  3. Italian:vincolare con ramoscelli, vimine, ...
  4. Spanish:atar con ramas flexibles, mimbre, ...
  5. Portuguese:atar, vime, ...
  6. Chinese:绑扎, 柳条, ...
  7. Japanese:縛る, ウィズ, ...
  8. Arabic:رَبَطَ, غُصْن مُرِن, ...
  9. Hebrew:לִקְשׁוֹר, מַקֵּל גָּמִישׁ, ...
  10. Russian:связывать, лоза, ...
  11. Ukrainian:зв'язувати, лоза, ...
  12. Hindi:बाँधना, विथ, ...

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