wattle

/ˈwætl/ or /ˈwætəl/

Definitions

1. noun

a bundle of twigs or branches, especially one used as a scaffold or support, typically for building or repairing a structure

“The carpenter used a wattle to support the roof while he installed new beams.”

Synonyms

  • lattice
  • scaffold
  • trellis

Antonyms

  • solid
  • stable