roost vs wanty

roost

noun
  • A tidal race. 

  • A group of birds roosting together. 

  • A bedroom 

  • The place where a bird sleeps (usually its nest or a branch). 

  • The inner roof of a cottage. 

verb
  • to spend the night 

  • To settle on a perch in order to sleep or rest 

wanty

noun
  • A stretch of fishing-lines shot in the water. 

  • A girth or belly-band for a horse's harness. 

  • A surcingle, or strap of leather, used for binding a load upon the back of an animal. 

  • A leather tie; a short wagon rope. 

adj
  • Possessing or indicating lack; deficient. 

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