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withes

/ˈwɪðɪz/ /ˈwɪθɪz/

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noun

A flexible, slender twig or shoot, especially when used as a band or for binding; a withy.

Examples :

"The gardener used strong withes to tie the tomato plants to the stakes. "

plant material agriculture

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noun

A band of twisted twigs.

Examples :

"The farmer used withes to tie the bundles of wheat together. "

material plant nature

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noun

An elastic handle to a tool to save the hand from the shock of blows.

Examples :

"The gardener replaced the old, cracked withes on his pruning shears with new, flexible ones for a more comfortable grip. "

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noun

An iron attachment on one end of a mast or boom, with a ring, through which another mast or boom is rigged out and secured.

Examples :

"The sailor tightened the ropes running through the withes at the base of the boom to secure the sail. "

nautical sailing technical

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noun

A partition between flues in a chimney.

Examples :

"The chimney sweep carefully inspected the withes separating the flues to ensure no dangerous cracks or blockages were present. "

architecture structure

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verb

To bind with withes.

Examples :

"The gardener withes the young tree to a stake to help it grow straight. "

material action

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verb

To beat with withes.

Examples :

"The farmer withes the stubborn donkey with a thin branch to guide it into the barn. "