How Do You Spell WATTLE?

Pronunciation: [wˈɒtə͡l] (IPA)

The word "wattle" is spelled with a "w" followed by the vowel sound "a" and then the "t" and "t" consonant sounds. In IPA phonetic transcription, it is written as /ˈwɒtəl/. The "o" sound is pronounced as a short "o" and the stress is on the first syllable. "Wattle" can refer to the interlaced branches or sticks used in building fences or walls, or to the fleshy skin that hangs from the neck of some birds like chickens or turkeys.

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WATTLE Meaning and Definition

  1. Wattle is a noun that refers to a barrier or fencing made by interweaving twigs or branches together. It is commonly constructed using flexible materials, such as willow rods or thin wooden strips, that are intertwined or interlaced to form a sturdy and cohesive structure. This age-old technique creates a woven lattice pattern that is then used for various purposes, including the construction of livestock enclosures, garden borders, or even as support for climbing plants.

    In addition to its functional uses, wattle is also employed in traditional building practices. It can be integrated with other construction materials, such as mud or clay, to form walls, partitions, or roofs. This technique, known as wattle and daub, was popular in ancient times and is still seen today in certain regions or heritage buildings.

    The term "wattle" can also refer to a covering or layer of skin on certain animals, particularly birds. Wattles are fleshy lobes or folds of skin that hang down from the neck or head, often brightly colored, and are notably found in various bird species, such as roosters or turkeys. They play a role in communication, courtship, and thermoregulation.

    Overall, wattle encompasses both a method of constructing barriers through interlacing materials and a skin feature found in certain animals. Its versatility and durability have made it a longstanding technique throughout human history, often associated with natural, sustainable, and resourceful practices.

  2. • A twig or flexible rod; a hurdle made of flexible rods; the fleshy excrescence under the head of a cock or turkey which dangles or moves to and fro; the like substance on a fish.
    • To bind with twigs; to twist or interweave, as twigs with one another.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for WATTLE

Etymology of WATTLE

The word "wattle" has its origins in Old English. It can be traced back to the Old English word "watel", which referred to a flexible twig or a small branch, specifically used for making fences or hurdles. The word evolved from an Indo-European root word, "*wat-" which denotes bending or weaving. Over time, "wattle" came to refer to a framework or structure made of intertwined branches or sticks, often used for fences or the construction of houses. The term has also been used to describe the fleshy fold of skin or hanging structure in certain animals, such as the wattle found on a rooster's neck.

Similar spelling words for WATTLE

Plural form of WATTLE is WATTLES

Conjugate verb Wattle

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have wattled
you would have wattled
he/she/it would have wattled
we would have wattled
they would have wattled
I would have wattle
you would have wattle
he/she/it would have wattle
we would have wattle
they would have wattle

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been wattling
you would have been wattling
he/she/it would have been wattling
we would have been wattling
they would have been wattling

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would wattle
you would wattle
he/she/it would wattle
we would wattle
they would wattle

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be wattling
you would be wattling
he/she/it would be wattling
we would be wattling
they would be wattling

FUTURE

I will wattle
you will wattle
he/she/it will wattle
we will wattle
they will wattle

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be wattling
you will be wattling
he/she/it will be wattling
we will be wattling
they will be wattling

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have wattled
you will have wattled
he/she/it will have wattled
we will have wattled
they will have wattled

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been wattling
you will have been wattling
he/she/it will have been wattling
we will have been wattling
they will have been wattling

IMPERATIVE

you wattle
we let´s wattle

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to wattle

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was wattling
you were wattling
he/she/it was wattling
we were wattling
they were wattling

PAST PARTICIPLE

wattled

PAST PERFECT

I had wattled
you had wattled
he/she/it had wattled
we had wattled
they had wattled

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been wattling
you had been wattling
he/she/it had been wattling
we had been wattling
they had been wattling

PRESENT

I wattle
you wattle
he/she/it wattles
we wattle
they wattle

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am wattling
you are wattling
he/she/it is wattling
we are wattling
they are wattling

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

wattling

PRESENT PERFECT

I have wattled
you have wattled
he/she/it has wattled
we have wattled
they have wattled

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been wattling
you have been wattling
he/she/it has been wattling
we have been wattling
they have been wattling

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it wattle

SIMPLE PAST

I wattled
you wattled
he/she/it wattled
we wattled
they wattled

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