withy
/ˈwɪði/
noun
- A flexible twig or branch, especially from a willow tree, used for tying or weaving.
- The basket maker soaked the withies in water to make them pliable.
- He used a withy to tie the bundle of sticks together.
- Willow withies are commonly used in traditional fence making.
Synonyms
adjective
- Made of or resembling withies; flexible and tough.
- She wove a withy fence around the garden.
- The withy basket was strong enough to carry heavy fruit.
- The old chair had a withy seat that creaked when you sat on it.