wa·tap (w -täp , wä-) also wa·ta·pe (-täp )n. A stringy thread made from the roots of various conifers and used by certain Native American peoples in sewing and weaving. [Ojibwa wadab.] |
watap [wæˈtɑːp wɑː-]
n
(Clothing, Personal Arts & Crafts / Textiles) a stringy thread made by North American Indians from the roots of various conifers and used for weaving and sewing
[from Canadian French, from Cree watapiy]
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