watap
a thread made by North American Indians from the divided roots of certain conifers and used in weaving and sewing.
Origin of watap
1- Also wat·tap, wa·ta·pe [wuh-tah-pee, wa-]. /wəˈtɑ pi, wæ-/.
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How to use watap in a sentence
Thus placed, they were all firmly lashed with strong cords of watap, by means of holes pierced in the bottom plank.
The Young Voyageurs | Mayne ReidIn a country, therefore, where hemp and flax cannot be readily procured, the “watap” is of great value.
The Young Voyageurs | Mayne ReidThese threads are as strong as the best cords of hemp, and are known among the Indians by the name of “watap.”
The Young Voyageurs | Mayne ReidThe watap, wet or dry, does not yield, and has therefore been found to be the best thing of all others for this purpose.
The Young Voyageurs | Mayne Reid
British Dictionary definitions for watap
/ (wæˈtɑːp, wɑː-) /
a stringy thread made by North American Indians from the roots of various conifers and used for weaving and sewing
Origin of watap
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