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withe

 

[ wษชรฐ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

to create

To 'withe' is to bind or tie something, particularly using flexible materials such as twigs or branches. This term is often associated with traditional methods of crafting or repairing items. It suggests a form of construction or joining that is both practical and resourceful, often used for making fences or other structures within rural or natural settings.

Synonyms

attach, bind, tie

Examples of usage

  • They had to withe the branches together to support the treehouse.
  • The gardener decided to withe the vines to make them grow in an orderly fashion.
  • During the workshop, participants learned how to withe the reeds to create baskets.

Translations

Translations of the word "withe" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น branco

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคซเฅ‡เคฆ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช weiรŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ putih

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑั–ะปะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ biaล‚y

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็™ฝ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท blanc

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ blanco

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท beyaz

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํฐ์ƒ‰

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฃุจูŠุถ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bรญlรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ biely

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็™ฝ่‰ฒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ bel

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hvรญtur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐา›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ—แƒ”แƒ—แƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ aฤŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ blanco

Etymology

The word 'withe' originates from Old English 'wฤซtiรฐ', which means a flexible branch or twig used for binding. The term has its roots in the Proto-Germanic '*witล', which also signifies something that is pliable or bendable. Historically, withes have been significant in various cultures for practical applications such as building, weaving, and crafting. Through the ages, the use of withes has varied from everyday household items to artistic creations. The connection of 'withe' to natural materials reflects humanity's reliance on nature for tools and resources. In modern English, the term has become somewhat archaic but is still recognized in agricultural and horticultural contexts, underscoring the traditional techniques of handling plant materials.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #34,294 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.