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waddy

/ˈwædi/

NOUN

1. A cowboy or cattle herder

A cowboy, ranch worker, or cattle herder, particularly in Australian or historical usage.

1.1. A person who works with cattle or on a ranch

Refers to a cowboy or ranch hand who tends, drives, or manages cattle and other livestock.

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Examples

  • The waddy carried his trusty stick while working on the ranch.
  • The experienced waddy helped guide the cattle toward the pen.
  • The old waddy leaned on his walking stick while surveying the ranch.

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NOUN

2. A traditional Aboriginal Australian war club

A heavy wooden club traditionally used as a weapon by Aboriginal Australians, also known as a nulla nulla.

2.1. A heavy club or blunt striking weapon

Refers to a sturdy wooden weapon designed for striking or fighting, particularly a traditional Aboriginal Australian war club.

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Examples

  • The museum displayed a traditional waddy alongside other Aboriginal Australian weapons.
  • The warrior carried a wooden waddy for protection.
  • The historical collection included a carved waddy used as a traditional war club.

Related Words

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

NOUN

3. A piece of wood, stick, peg, or walking stick

A piece of wood used as a stick, peg, or support for walking.

3.1. A wooden stick or rod

Refers to an elongated piece of wood that can serve as a simple implement, support, or other practical object.

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Examples

  • He picked up a sturdy waddy from the ground.
  • The craftsman selected a straight piece of wood to make a waddy.
  • Several wooden waddies were stored beside the workshop.

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

3.2. A stick used for walking support

Refers to a sturdy stick or cane used to support the body and provide balance while walking.

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Examples

  • The elderly man leaned on his waddy while crossing the field.
  • He used a wooden waddy to help him walk over uneven ground.
  • The hiker carried a waddy for support along the rocky trail.

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VERB

4. To attack or beat with a war club

To strike, attack, or beat someone using a traditional Aboriginal Australian war club called a waddy.

4.1. Striking or beating someone with a club

Describes using a heavy wooden club or similar blunt weapon to hit or attack another person.

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Examples

  • The warrior used his waddy to strike his opponent.
  • In the historical account, the attacker wadded his enemy with a heavy wooden club.

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