Vocabulary Entry

withy

|noun • adjective

noun

A flexible twig or stem, especially of a willow.

Example Sentences

"The basket was made from thin withies woven together."

"She gathered withies from the riverbank to make a structure."

"In spring, the withies are at their most pliable for crafting."

adjective

Example Sentences

"The withy branches swayed gracefully in the wind."

"He admired her withy figure as she danced."

"The withy reeds bent but did not break in the strong gusts."