1. plural of raddle: red ochre or other coloring matter used to mark sheep
Usage: agricultural

1. third person singular present of raddle: to mark or color with red ochre
Usage: agricultural
2. third person singular present of raddle: to twist together or interweave
Usage: archaic

Examples

• The farmer raddles his sheep before moving them to different pastures.
• She raddles the fence posts with red ochre to mark the boundary.
• The shepherd uses raddles to identify which ewes have been bred.
• He raddles the wool with bright colors for easy identification.
• The old craftsman raddles the willow branches into a tight basket.
• She raddles the rope fibers together to make them stronger.