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Willet

Noun

1. A large shorebird, Tringa semipalmata, known for its distinctive long and slender bill.

Sample sentence: The willet flew gracefully across the water, its bill poised for catching small fish.

Noun

2. A small pulley or drum, usually with teeth or grooves, used for winding a rope or cable.

Sample sentence: The ship's crew used the willet to raise the anchor effortlessly.

Adjective

1. Popular or fashionable.

Sample sentence: The willet hairstyle is currently trending among young adults.

Adjective

2. Pertaining to or characteristic of a particular locality.

Sample sentence: The willet dialect is spoken only in the remote mountain villages.

Verb

1. To twist or wind around something.

Sample sentence: She decided to willet the decorative ribbon around the gift box.

Verb

2. To encircle and capture.

Sample sentence: The hunters attempted to willet the elusive deer within their trap.