raddle

A noun referring to a red iron ore, such as red ochre, used in dyeing and marking.

• 🇵🇹Substantivo que designa o minério de ferro vermelho, como a ocre vermelha, usado para colorir e marcar.

1. Red ochre used for marking C2 formal british

   A red iron ore, often used as a pigment for dyeing or marking livestock.

   • The farmer used raddle to mark the sheep for identification.
   • In ancient times, raddle was used as a natural dye for fabrics.
   • The artist mixed raddle with oil to create a deep red paint.

   🇵🇹Ocre vermelho para marcação

   Sinônimos: reddleruddle

• raddles plural form
• raddles' possessive plural form
• raddle's possessive singular form

An obsolete verb meaning to twist or interweave, or to mark with red ochre (especially in reference to sheep).

• 🇵🇹Verbo arcaico que significa torcer ou entrelaçar, ou marcar com ocre vermelho (especialmente ovelhas).

1. Twist or braid together C2 formal british

   To interlace or twist strands or parts together, forming a braided or woven structure.

   • The shepherd raddled the wool fibers to strengthen the yarn.
   • She raddled the ropes to create a secure knot.
   • The craftsman raddled the reeds to make a basket.

   🇵🇹Entrelaçar

   Sinônimos: braidentwineintertwineinterweavelaceplaittwinewattleweave

   Antônimos: separateunbraidunraveluntwistunweave

2. Mark or paint with raddle C2 formal british

   To apply a red ochre or similar pigment, often used for marking sheep or coloring materials.

   • The farmer raddled the sheep to identify them for the auction.
   • They raddled the fence posts with a protective red paint.
   • The artist raddled the canvas with earthy tones.

   🇵🇹Marcar com almagre

   Sinônimos: reddleruddle

• raddled past participle
• raddled past simple
• raddling present participle
• raddles third person singular