Definitions for wataps

wataps wa·tap

Spelling: [wuh-tahp, wa-]
IPA: /wəˈtɑp, wæ-/

Wataps is a 6 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 10 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 11 points.

You can make 86 anagrams from letters in wataps (aapstw).

Definitions for wataps

noun

  1. a thread made by North American Indians from the divided roots of certain conifers and used in weaving and sewing.

Examples for wataps

These threads are as strong as the best cords of hemp, and are known among the Indians by the name of “watap.”

The watap, wet or dry, does not yield, and has therefore been found to be the best thing of all others for this purpose.

In a country, therefore, where hemp and flax cannot be readily procured, the “watap” is of great value.

Thus placed, they were all firmly lashed with strong cords of watap, by means of holes pierced in the bottom plank.

Word Value for wataps
Scrable

10

Words with friends

11

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