adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   Waning or diminished in some parts; not of uniform size throughout; said especially of sawed boards or timber cut too near the outside of the log.
2. 2
   Spoiled by wet; said of timber.

   "irregular and wany timber"

Etymology

From wane + -y.

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