wicker
noun · adjective
Form of wick , comparative of wick.
Simple meaning
A flexible branch or twig of a plant such as willow, used in weaving baskets and furniture.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈwɪkɚ
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Definition
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noun
A flexible branch or twig of a plant such as willow, used in weaving baskets and furniture.
A ghost town in Brazos County, Texas, United States, recorded by the USGS as a populated place.
adjective
Made of wickerwork.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- B2 · Upper Intermediate (estimated)
- Frequency
- Moderately Common
- Formality
- Technical
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Any piece of cord that conveys liquid by capillary action.
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A basket made of wickerwork.
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