CEFR B2

basketwork

noun

Meaning

The craft or product of weaving materials like reeds, willow, or cane into baskets or similar items.

Examples

The museum displayed a collection of ancient basketwork from various cultures.
She learned the art of basketwork from her grandmother, who was a master weaver.

Synonyms: weaving, plaiting, braiding, wickerwork

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basketwork (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈbɑːskɪtˌwɜːk/

Definition

The craft or product of weaving materials like reeds, willow, or cane into baskets or similar items.

Examples

The museum displayed a collection of ancient basketwork from various cultures.
She learned the art of basketwork from her grandmother, who was a master weaver.

How to Use basketwork

basketwork of (prepositional phrase): Specifying the material used in the basketwork. — "The basketwork of reeds was surprisingly strong."
basketwork chair (collocation): A chair made with basketwork elements. — "He bought a comfortable basketwork chair for his study."

Synonyms of basketwork

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