canework

[ keyn-wurk ]

noun

1. strips of cane that are interlaced and used in cane chairs or the like.

Word History and Origins

Origin of canework¹

First recorded in 1855–60; cane + work

Example Sentences

They are also largely imported into Great Britain for canework.

From Project Gutenberg

In the central panel of the Restoration chair-back, canework began to be used instead of the Early Jacobean carving.

From Project Gutenberg

The maxilla is a flat frame of canework with one or two arms at the side and a low back provided with a cushion.

From Project Gutenberg