Withe (Noun)
Meaning 1
Band or rope made of twisted twigs or stems.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The park ranger used a with to create a makeshift tow line to pull the stuck vehicle out of the mud.
- She expertly wove a withe from the supple willow branches to secure the bundle of firewood.
- The outdoorsman used a withe to lash the broken canoe paddle back together.
- A withe made from thin birch stems held the roof of the traditional Sami dwelling in place.
- The ancient method of making a withe from flexible saplings was passed down through generations of Native American craftsmen.
Meaning 2
Strong flexible twig.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The willow withe she had picked would serve as a sturdy craft material.
- She learned to use a with or flexible branch of a tree to make her basket.
- A flexible green with made a quick bow or a serviceable fish net frame.
- Making a chair requires sturdy legs and a strong with from a slender willow branch.
- The traditional living hedge employed withes, young branches, interwoven to form a strong and flexible barrier.