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What is another word for Withies?

Pronunciation: [wˈɪθɪz] (IPA)

Withies are flexible twigs or thin stems, typically made of willow, used for weaving. There are several synonyms for withies such as osiers, withe rods, willow sticks, and osier sticks. Osiers and willow sticks are commonly used in basket weaving, while withe rods are preferred in fence and hurdle-making. Willow wands and osier canes are other variations of withies and used for crafting, while osier shoots are used for creating wattle hurdles. Overall, withies and their synonyms are essential materials in various crafts and activities, creating a range of beautiful and useful products.
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A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

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The framework for many coracles had been woven of Withies by the women, and the skins of all the cattle killed were utilized as coverings, so that by the end of the two months they had quite a fleet of little craft of this kind.
"Beric the Briton A Story of the Roman Invasion"
G. A. Henty
Willow trees-"Withies" they call them hereabouts-grow along the brook-side.
"A Cotswold Village"
J. Arthur Gibbs
They pulled some of the creeping Withies, that grow in those countries, and bound me hand and foot; then selecting a large pole, they made me fast to it, and carried me away.
"The Pacha of Many Tales"
Captain Frederick Marryat

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