wicker-work
Example Sentences
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The cage may be a wicker-work one, or simply wire, but the bars must not be too wide.
From Aileen Aroon, A Memoir With other Tales of Faithful Friends and Favourites by Stables, Gordon
The amount of medicine for the prevention or cure of seasickness, which was taken by my fellow-voyagers from flat bottles covered with wicker-work, would have astonished the most ardent upholder of the old allopathic practice.
From My Unknown Chum by Fairbanks, Charles Bullard
Along the bottom of the wall ran a continuous fire-step, some two feet in height, and a line of wicker-work loop-holes pierced it near the top.
From Cupid in Africa by Wren, P. C.
During temple or marriage processions, two huge human figures, male and female, made of bamboo wicker-work, are carried in front for the same purpose.
From Omens and Superstitions of Southern India by Thurston, Edgar
Thus, with only twelve companions, in the wicker-work "curraghs" covered with oxhide that were the only boats of the Celtic races at the time, the future apostle of Scotland set sail from his native land.
From Life of Saint Columba Apostle of Scotland by Forbes, F. A. (Frances Alice)
