sawali

/ˈsɑːwɑːli/

Definitions

1. noun

a type of woven bamboo screen or wall used in Filipino architecture, typically made from anahaw leaves or bamboo strips

“The house featured a beautiful sawali wall that allowed for natural ventilation.”

2. verb

to weave or construct something using sawali

“The carpenter sawali the bamboo strips to create a unique wall design.”

Synonyms

  • bamboo screen
  • woven bamboo wall

Antonyms

  • concrete wall
  • solid wall