wicker-work
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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)
The outside structure curiously vandyked in a zig-zag fashion with wooden partitions, the interstices were filled with wicker-work, plastered with well-tempered clay, to which chopped straw imparted additional tenacity.
From The Legendary and Poetical Remains of John Roby author of 'Traditions of Lancashire', with a sketch of his literary life and character by Roby, John
Jenny's influence is noticeable in the cushions in the wicker-work arm-chairs, in the window curtains and porti�res of art serge, and in the huge chrysanthemums of the wall paper.
From Plays: Lady Frederick, The Explorer, A Man of Honor by Maugham, W. Somerset (William Somerset)
Against the wall hung a wicker-work device for holding keys, and in order to reach it Edith was forced to pass by Richard.
From The Baron's Sons by J?kai, M?r
The cradle is made of wicker-work, about four feet long and one foot wide, roofed over with twigs like the frame of a tilted waggon.
From Narrative of the surveying voyages of His Majesty's ships Adventure and Beagle, between the years 1826 and 1836 Volume I. - Proceedings of the First Expedition, 1826-1830 by Fitzroy, Robert
