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wigwam

/ˈwɪɡwɑːm/

Meanings
noun
A dwelling having an arched framework overlaid with bark, hides, or mats, used by Native Americans in the northeastern United States.

Examples :

"After hiking, the students learned how Native Americans traditionally built a wigwam from tree branches and birch bark. "
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Related Words

Illustration traditionally

traditionally adverb

/tɹəˈdɪʃənli/

In a traditional manner.

"My family traditionally celebrates birthdays with a big meal. "

Illustration branches

branches noun

/ˈbɹæntʃɪz/ /ˈbɹɑːntʃɪz/

The woody part of a tree arising from the trunk and usually dividing.

"The children climbed the tree and sat on its sturdy branches. "

Illustration students

students noun

/ˈstjuːdn̩ts/ /ˈstudn̩ts/

A person who studies or learns about a particular subject.

"He is a student of life."

Illustration framework

framework noun

/ˈfɹeɪm.wɜːk/ /ˈfɹeɪm.wɝk/

A support structure comprising joined parts or conglomerated particles and intervening open spaces of similar or larger size.

"The house's new support framework is made of strong wooden beams, creating a sturdy structure. "

Illustration northeastern

northeastern adjective

/ˌnɔːrθˈiːstərn/ /ˌnɔːrθˈiːstən/

Of, related to, located in, or from the northeast.

"The northeastern part of the city has the best coffee shops. "

Illustration schoolyard

schoolyard noun

/ˈskuːljɑːrd/ /ˈskuːljɑrd/

The grounds around a school.

"The children played tag on the schoolyard during recess. "

Illustration overlaid

overlaid verb

/oʊ.vɚ.leɪd/

To lay, spread, or apply something over or across; cover.

"The artist overlaid the sketch with a layer of watercolor to add color. "

Illustration obsolete

obsolete adjective

/ˈɒbsəliːt/ /ɑbsəˈliːt/

(of words, equipment, etc.) No longer in use; gone into disuse; disused or neglected (often by preference for something newer, which replaces the subject).

"The slide rule is now obsolete; calculators are used for calculations instead. "

Illustration dwelling

dwelling noun

/ˈdwɛ.lɪŋ/

A house or place in which a person lives; a habitation, a home.

"The old house served as a dwelling for Albert."

Illustration displayed

displayed verb

/dɪsˈpleɪd/

To show conspicuously; to exhibit; to demonstrate; to manifest.

"The store displayed the new fall clothing in its front window. "

Illustration indigenous

indigenous adjective

/ɪnˈdɪdʒɪnəs/ /ɪnˈdɪdʒənəs/

Born or originating in, native to a land or region, especially before an intrusion.

"The Australian Aboriginal people are the indigenous inhabitants of the continent. "

Illustration possibly

possibly adverb

/ˈpɒsɪbli/ /ˈpɑsəbli/

(modifying a clause or predicate) Perhaps; indicates that the proposition may be true (is not certainly false) regardless of any facts or circumstances known to, stated by or implied by the speaker.

"My sister might be late for work; she possibly got caught in traffic. "