Wattling

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    An interwoven mesh of twigs; wattle. countable, uncountable

    "Wattling consists of a row of upright stakes the spaces between which are more or less filled by interweaving small branches, hazel rods, osiers, reeds, thin strips of wood, or other pliant material."

  2. 2
    The act of making such a mesh. countable, uncountable

Synonyms

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acaciaacaciaarabesquebasketrybasketworkbraid

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"Wattling consists of a row of upright stakes the spaces between which are more or less filled by interweaving small branches, hazel rods, osiers, reeds, thin strips of wood, or other pliant material."

Etymology

From wattle + -ing.

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