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pannier Definition

pan·nier (panyər, -ē ər)

noun

  1. a large basket; specif.,
    1. a wicker basket for carrying loads on the back
    2. either of a pair of baskets hung across the back of a donkey, horse, etc. for carrying loads
    1. a framework, as of whalebone, wire, etc., used as formerly to puff out a skirt at the hips
    2. a skirt extended or puffed at the hips to give the effect of a pannier

Etymology: ME panier < MFr < L panarium, breadbasket < panis, bread: see food

pannier Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • carry: Carrying full panniers along a corridor train is tricky, to say the least.
  • use: Pannier Markets are so called after the Wicker baskets or panniers used by farmers wives to carry their wares to market.
  • have: Shop sells over 70 varieties of exotic cheese and the like so you might want to have a pannier with you.
  • fit: The rack adapter also allows you to fit side panniers.
  • need: Note that he has no bread in his shopping so he does not need panniers.

Adjective modifier

  • rear: I rode my standard rode bike with two rear panniers.
  • front: The bulk of my kit was carried on front panniers which balanced the bike very well.
  • small: If you fit the rear rack and front low riders the Birdy Touring will carry four small panniers.
  • conventional: I find I can get almost the same amount in two conventional large panniers.
  • large: I find I can get almost the same amount in two conventional large panniers.

Modifies a noun

  • rack: Weight is everything, the pannier racks have had holes drilled in to every panel to cut down on the load.
  • tank: I loyally stuck to my post lest the pannier tank should have any silly ideas of her own.
  • bag: Hoorah Bad Points Not a lot of space for shopping - although you can buy pannier bags, and quite expensive!
  • No.: The Old Gentleman's Train was hauled by Great Western Railroad pannier tank No. 5775.
  • market: Its pannier market, within the spacious central area, is just through this arch.
  • frame: Repairs were made on occasion, largely due to worn brakes or buckled pannier frames.

Noun used with modifier

  • leather: Screen and silly little leather panniers followed the pipes onto the America.
  • front: I put my sleeping bag in one front pannier, the tent fabric and enough food and cooking equipment for dinner in the other.
  • side: The rack adapter also allows you to fit side panniers.
  • freight: To achieve this, all aircraft were fitted with freight panniers, some of which will be removed for container dropping exercises.

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