willow

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˈwɪl.əʊ/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˈwɪloʊ/

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Noun

Singular willow

Plural willows

A willow tree

1. Willows are trees and shrubs belonging to the genus Salix.

   Salix alba caerulea is a tree called the cricket bat willow.

2. Willow is the wood from a willow tree.

   Cricket bats are made from willow.

3. (sports) A willow can be a bat made from the wood of a willow tree used in cricket and baseball.

   He struck the ball with the willow and sent it to the boundary.

4. A willow is machine with rotating metal spikes use to clean raw materials for making textiles.