SINCE 1828
wattle
noun (1)
wat·tle
| \ ˈwä-tᵊl
\
\
Definition of wattle
(Entry 1 of 3)
1a
: a fabrication of poles interwoven with slender branches, withes, or reeds and used especially formerly in building
b
: material for such construction
c
wattles plural
: poles laid on a roof to support thatch
wattle
verb
wattled;
wattling\ ˈwät-liŋ
, ˈwä-tᵊl-iŋ \
, ˈwä-tᵊl-iŋ \
Definition of wattle (Entry 2 of 3)
1
: to form or build of or with wattle
2a
: to form into wattle : interlace to form wattle
b
: to unite or make solid by interweaving light flexible material
wattle
noun (2)Definition of wattle (Entry 3 of 3)
: a fleshy pendulous process usually about the head or neck (as of a bird)
Other Words from wattle
Noun (1)
wattled
\ ˈwä-tᵊld
\
adjective
\
adjective
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More Definitions for wattle
wattle
noun
wat·tle
| \ ˈwä-tᵊl
\
\
Kids Definition of wattle
: a fleshy flap of skin that hangs usually from the neck (as of a bird)
wattle
noun
wat·tle
| \ ˈwät-ᵊl
\
\
Medical Definition of wattle
: a fleshy process that hangs usually from the head or neck (as of a bird)
Other Words from wattle
wattled
\ -ᵊld
\
adjective
\
adjective
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