Pronunciation: /ˈwɑtəl/
noun a material for making fences, walls, etc., consisting of rods or stakes interlaced with twigs or branches
A1 The birds built their nest using twigs and wattle.
A2 The farmer used wattle fencing to protect his crops from animals.
B1 The traditional house was made of mud walls and wattle roof.
B2 The intricate wattle and daub construction of the building impressed the architect.
C1 The wattle and daub technique used in medieval buildings required skilled craftsmanship.
C2 The preservation of historic wattle and daub structures is a priority for conservationists.
verb to bind or build with wattle
A1 The farmer wattle the fence to keep the animals in.
A2 She wattle the branches together to make a shelter in the woods.
B1 The construction workers wattle the bamboo to create a temporary structure.
B2 The indigenous tribe wattle the palm leaves to build their traditional houses.
C1 The artisan wattle the willow branches to craft a beautiful basket.
C2 The skilled carpenter wattle the timber with precision to construct a sturdy frame.
formal The wattle on the roof of the house was carefully constructed to provide insulation.
informal I noticed the wattle on the fence starting to wear out.
slang Let's go check out that cool wattle structure in the park.
figurative The wattle of gossip spread quickly through the small town.
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