Meaning of the word wattle in English

What does wattle mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

wattle

US /ˈwɑː.t̬əl/

UK /ˈwɒt.əl/

a material for making fences, walls, etc., consisting of a network of stakes and branches woven together

Example:

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The old cottage had walls made of wattle and daub.

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They used wattle to build a temporary fence around the garden.

Synonym:

hurdle osier basketry lattice trellis

a fleshy, pendulous process, usually red, hanging from the head or neck of certain birds, such as chickens or turkeys

Example:

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The turkey's wattle turned a deeper red as it became agitated.

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Chickens have a distinctive red wattle under their beak.

Synonym:

comb caruncle dewlap

to construct with wattle

Example:

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They plan to wattle the new garden fence next weekend.

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The villagers used local materials to wattle their huts.

Synonym:

weave interlace braid plait