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basketry

bas·ket·ry
B b

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [bas-ki-tree, bah-ski-]
    • /ˈbæs kɪ tri, ˈbɑ skɪ-/
    • /ˈbɑː.skɪt.wɜːk/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [bas-ki-tree, bah-ski-]
    • /ˈbæs kɪ tri, ˈbɑ skɪ-/

Definitions of basketry word

  • uncountable noun basketry Basketry is baskets made by weaving together thin strips of materials such as wood. 3
  • uncountable noun basketry Basketry is the activity of making baskets. 3
  • noun basketry the art or practice of making baskets 3
  • noun basketry baskets collectively 3
  • noun basketry the craft of making baskets 3
  • abbreviation BASKETRY basketwork 3

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Origin of basketry

First appearance:

before 1850
One of the 32% newest English words
First recorded in 1850-55; basket + -ry

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Parts of speech for Basketry

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
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basketry popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 78% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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Top questions with basketry

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