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willow

UK
/ˈwɪləʊ/
US
/ˈwɪloʊ/

Translations

willownoun
willows
pl
UK
/ˈwɪləʊ/
US
/ˈwɪloʊ/
The willow by the river swayed gently in the breeze.
Le saule au bord de la rivière oscillait doucement dans la brise.
Additional translations
bois de sauleBois utilisé notamment pour les battes de cricket et certains objets.
batteAu cricket.
Synonyms
osier
wicker
salix
sallow
willowverb
willowed
Past Simple
willowed
Past Participle
willowing
Gerund
Technical verb in the textile industry meaning to clean and fluff fibers.
carderEn textile.
The mill willowed the cotton before it was spun.
L'usine a cardé le coton avant qu'il ne soit filé.
willowadjective
more willow
Comp.
most willow
Super.
UK
/ˈwɪləʊ/
US
/ˈwɪloʊ/
Used attributively to describe something made of willow wood or possessing willow-like qualities.
de saule
She carried a willow basket to the market.
Elle portait un panier de saule au marché.
Additional translations
gracileSens figuré.
Synonyms
wiry
graceful
lithe
lanky
svelte
slim
slender
willowy
supple
elegant
reedy

Definitions

willownoun
A type of tree or shrub that typically has narrow leaves and grows near water, known for its flexible branches.
The willow by the river swayed gently in the breeze.
The wood of a willow tree, often used in making cricket bats and other items.
The cricket bat was made from high-quality willow.
A cricket bat.
He picked up his willow and walked to the crease.
willowverb
To clean and fluff cotton or wool fibers by beating them in a willow machine.
The mill willowed the cotton before it was spun.
willowadjective
Made of willow wood.
She carried a willow basket to the market.
Slender and graceful like the branches of a willow.
The dancer had a willow figure.
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