waddies

/ˈwædiz/

NOUN

1. Cowboys or cattle herders

Cowboys, ranch hands, or cattle herders who work with livestock, particularly in Australian or historical usage.

1.1. People who tend or drive cattle

Refers to cowboys, ranch workers, and other people responsible for herding, managing, or driving cattle.

Synonyms

Examples

  • The waddies rode across the plains while keeping watch over the cattle.
  • Several waddies gathered near the corral before starting their work.
  • The experienced waddies guided the herd toward the watering station.

Related Words

  • ranch
  • cattle
  • livestock
  • herding
  • ranching
  • horsemen
  • horsewomen
  • cowgirls

NOUN

2. Traditional Aboriginal Australian war clubs

Heavy wooden clubs traditionally used as weapons by Aboriginal Australians, also known as nulla nullas.

2.1. Clubs and blunt weapons

Refers to sturdy sticks or wooden clubs designed for striking, fighting, or defense, including traditional Aboriginal Australian weapons.

Synonyms

Examples

  • The museum displayed several traditional waddies used by Aboriginal Australians.
  • The historical collection included wooden waddies alongside other traditional weapons.
  • The waddies were crafted from sturdy pieces of hardwood.

Related Words

  • weapon
  • nulla nulla
  • wood
  • stick
  • self-defense
  • combat
  • Aboriginal Australians

NOUN

3. Pieces of wood, sticks, or walking sticks

Pieces of wood shaped or used as sticks, pegs, or supports for walking.

3.1. Sticks and wooden rods

Refers to individual pieces of wood or elongated wooden objects used as sticks, rods, or simple implements.

Synonyms

Examples

  • The old waddies were stacked beside the wooden fence.
  • The craftsman selected several straight waddies for his project.
  • They gathered waddies from the forest to use as walking supports.

Related Words

  • timber
  • wood
  • branch
  • twig
  • wooden peg
  • shaft
  • handle

3.2. Walking sticks and supports

Refers to sticks or canes used to provide balance and support while walking.

Synonyms

Examples

  • The hikers carried waddies to help them walk over uneven ground.
  • The elderly men leaned on their waddies while crossing the field.
  • Several wooden waddies were available for visitors who needed walking support.

Related Words