1. to mark or color with red ochre or similar coloring matter
Usage: archaic
2. to twist together or interweave
Usage: archaic

1. red ochre used as a marking material
Usage: archaic
2. a flexible rod or stick used in weaving
Usage: archaic

Examples

• The shepherd raddled his sheep to identify them.
• She used raddle to mark the fence posts.
• The weaver raddled the threads carefully.
• He picked up the raddle to continue his basketwork.
• The red raddle stained his fingers.
• They raddled the wool before spinning it.