withy (Meaning)
Wordnet
withy (n)
strong flexible twig
Webster
withy (n.)
The osier willow (Salix viminalis). See Osier, n. (a).
A withe. See Withe, 1.
Webster
withy (a.)
Made of withes; like a withe; flexible and tough; also, abounding in withes.
Synonyms & Antonyms of withy
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withy Sentence Examples
- The rustic basket was skillfully woven together with flexible withy branches.
- The unruly branches were held in place with a sturdy withy hoop.
- The sheep were penned in a makeshift corral constructed from interwoven withy sticks.
- The withy vines twined around the ancient oak, creating a verdant embrace.
- The roof of the primitive shelter was thatched with thick withy thatch, providing shelter from the elements.
- The withy switch provided a gentle deterrent to the errant sheep.
- The withy stake marked the boundary of the fallow meadow.
- The intricate web of withy roots held the riverbank stable against erosion.
- The fragrant withy bloom filled the air with a sweet aroma.
- The withy plant was renowned for its medicinal and practical uses.
FAQs About the word withy
strong flexible twigThe osier willow (Salix viminalis). See Osier, n. (a)., A withe. See Withe, 1., Made of withes; like a withe; flexible and tough; also, abou
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The rustic basket was skillfully woven together with flexible withy branches.
The unruly branches were held in place with a sturdy withy hoop.
The sheep were penned in a makeshift corral constructed from interwoven withy sticks.
The withy vines twined around the ancient oak, creating a verdant embrace.
