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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