Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
wattle
Noun
/ˈwɒt(ə)l/
Definition
A material used in building, made of interwoven twigs, branches, or reeds, often used in combination with mud or clay to create walls.
Examples
- The historic cottage was made of wattle and daub.
- Farmhouses in the region often feature wattle fencing.
- He learned how to create a wattle structure for the garden.
Meaning
Wattle refers to a construction technique and the material formed from interwoven branches, typically used in traditional building methods.
Synonyms
- Branchwork
- Trellis
- Framework
