wicker-work
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It is extensively grown on account of the long, straight shoots produced from the stump when the tree is cut down, which are of great use in wicker-work.
From Wayside and Woodland Trees A pocket guide to the British sylva by Step, Edward
Demi-john, dem′i-jon, n. a glass bottle with a full body and narrow neck, enclosed in wicker-work.
From Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary (part 1 of 4: A-D) by Various
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)
“It strikes me,” said Geoffrey, “the demon that led you astray dwelt in a stone jar, with a wicker-work casing.”
From Greene Ferne Farm by Jefferies, Richard
But perhaps the most senseless of all these absurdities is the making an earthen jug in imitation of wicker-work when if so formed it would be useless as a water-vessel.
From Principles of Decorative Design Fourth Edition by Dresser, Christopher
