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In [[heraldry]], a line which is drawn '''wavy''' is made up of a series of waves. Not surprisingly it is often used to represent water.
In [[heraldry]], a line which is drawn '''wavy''' is made up of a series of waves. Not surprisingly it is often used to represent water.

Certain charges using the wavy/water motif have their own names. A roundel barry wavy azure and argent is called a ''[[fountain]]'', and a base barry wavy azure and argent is called a ''ford''.


[[Category:Device heraldry]]
[[Category:Device heraldry]]

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In heraldry, a line which is drawn wavy is made up of a series of waves. Not surprisingly it is often used to represent water.

Certain charges using the wavy/water motif have their own names. A roundel barry wavy azure and argent is called a fountain, and a base barry wavy azure and argent is called a ford.