wattle
UK /ˈwɒtl̩/ US /ˈwɒtl̩/
noun 5verb 2
Definitions
noun
1
A construction of branches and twigs woven together to form a wall, barrier, fence, or roof.
And there the heathen Prince, Arviragus, / Gave him an isle of marsh whereon to build; / And there he built with wattles from the marsh / A little lonely church in days of yore, […]
2
A single twig or rod laid on a roof to support the thatch.
3
A wrinkled fold of skin, sometimes brightly coloured, hanging from the neck of birds (such as chicken and turkey) and some lizards.
4
A barbel of a fish.
5
A decorative fleshy appendage on the neck of a goat.
verb
1
To construct a wattle, or make a construction of wattles.
2
To bind with wattles or twigs.
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