raddle

• Существительное, обозначающее красную железную руду, такую как красная охра, используемую для окрашивания и маркировки.

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

1. Red ochre used for markingC2formalbritish

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

   Красная охра для маркировки

   • 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.

   Синонимыreddleruddle

• Устаревший глагол, означающий скручивать или переплетать, или помечать красной охрой (особенно в отношении овец).

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

1. Twist or braid togetherC2formalbritish

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

   Сплетать

   • 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.

   Синонимыbraidentwineintertwineinterweavelaceplaittwinewattleweave

   Антонимыseparateunbraidunraveluntwistunweave

2. Mark or paint with raddleC2formalbritish

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

   Метить охрой

   • 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.

   Синонимыreddleruddle