raddle

• 名词，指红色铁矿石，如红赭石，用于染色和标记。

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.

   红色赭石标记颜料

   • 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.

   同义词reddleruddle

• 一个古旧动词，指将东西扭绞或编织在一起；也指用红赭石做标记，尤用于绵羊。

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.

   编织

   • 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.

   同义词braidentwineintertwineinterweavelaceplaittwinewattleweave

   反义词separateunbraidunraveluntwistunweave

2. Mark or paint with raddleC2formalbritish

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

   用赭石标记

   • 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.

   同义词reddleruddle