raddle

Meanings

• Noun

  A mark or pattern made by repeated strokes or impacts, often on a surface.

  - "The raddle marks on the wall were made by the farmer to keep track of the height of his growing corn."
  - "The archaeologist used a raddle to mark the excavated sites in the ancient ruins."

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Synonyms

reddle , ruddle , reddle , ruddle

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with raddle
addle , maddle , faddle

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. Raddle (en) : Noun, a mark or pattern
   

2. Raddle (en) : Verb, to mark or cover with a raddle
   

3. Raddle (en) : A type of fishing net
   

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Variants

List of all variants of raddle that leads to same result
raddle , raddles , raddled , raddling

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Etymology

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Originally from Old English 'raddel', meaning 'a mark' or 'a pattern'.

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Trivia

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1. In the Middle Ages, raddles were used as a form of divination.

2. Raddles are also known as 'scoring sticks' in some farming communities.

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Related Concepts

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1. Markings: Related to markings, patterns, or symbols.

2. Farming: Used in agriculture to keep track of crop growth.

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Culture

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In literature, raddles have been used metaphorically to represent patterns or marks in various contexts. For instance, in Shakespeare's 'As You Like It', Jacques says, 'All the world's a stage, and all the men and women merely players: they have their exits and their entrances; and one man in his time plays many parts.' This metaphorical use of raddles highlights the idea that everyone experiences different roles and situations in life, much like the marks or patterns left by raddling.

How to Memorize "raddle"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a farmer marking the wall with a stick to keep track of his corn's growth.
   - Imagine a pattern or mark made by repeated strokes.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'raddle' with 'marks' or 'patterns'.
   - Think of a farmer marking his crops.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mental image of a farmer raddling the wall with a stick.
   - Remember 'R' is for 'Raddle' and 'R' is for 'Repeats'.

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