Wattle (Noun)
Meaning 1
Any of various Australasian trees yielding slender poles suitable for wattle.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Hyponyms
Meaning 2
Framework consisting of stakes interwoven with branches to form a fence.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Hypernyms
Related Words
Meaning 3
A fleshy wrinkled and often brightly colored fold of skin hanging from the neck or throat of certain birds (chickens and turkeys) or lizards.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The rooster's vibrant red wattle flapped back and forth as he strutted around the farmyard.
- The turkey's wattle was a deep purple color, which it puffed out whenever it felt threatened.
- The lizard's wattle was a brilliant orange, and it used it to signal its dominance to other males.
- As the chicken grew older, its wattle became longer and more wrinkled, giving it a distinctive appearance.
- The farmer carefully examined the wattle of each chicken to check for any signs of illness or infection.