withe

/waɪð/

Definitions

1. noun

a thin branch or twig, especially one that is still green.

“The withes were used to make a rustic fence.”

2. verb

to bind or fasten with withies, especially as a way of making a fence or enclosure.

“The farmer wove the withes together to create a sturdy fence.”

Synonyms

  • branch
  • twig

Antonyms

  • large limb
  • thick branch