Meaning of the word wicker in English

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wicker

US /ˈwɪk.ɚ/

UK /ˈwɪk.ɚ/

Pliable twigs (as of willow or osier) or branches (as of rattan) or strips of material (as of bamboo) woven together to make furniture or baskets.

Example:

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The old chair was made of wicker.

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She bought a beautiful wicker basket for her picnic.

Synonym:

cane rattan osier wattle

Made of wicker.

Example:

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They relaxed on the wicker chairs on the patio.

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The baby slept soundly in the wicker bassinet.

Synonym:

woven plaited braided

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