basketwork
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of basketwork
Example Sentences
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The ochers and sharp abstractions of the Southwest desert dominate the region's basketwork and pottery.
From Time Magazine Archive
On her two lofty basketwork masts, which looked like Eiffel Towers, the resourceful professor planned to rig square sails which would unfurl, furl at the touch of a button.
From Time Magazine Archive
In cane and basketwork they are particularly neat and expert; as well as in mats, of which some kinds are much prized for their extreme fineness and ornamental borders.
From The History of Sumatra Containing An Account Of The Government, Laws, Customs And Manners Of The Native Inhabitants by Marsden, William
There was a slight shiver of the basketwork chair.
From At Large by Hornung, E. W. (Ernest William)
The interior was singularly neat; clean wooden bowls, with each a cover of basketwork, for holding their milk, were hung against the wall.
From Lander's Travels The Travels of Richard Lander into the Interior of Africa by Huish, Robert
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