wicker

wicker Definition

wicker (wik′ər)

noun

a thin, flexible twig; withe
1. such twigs or long, woody strips woven together, as in making baskets or furniture
2. wickerwork (sense )

Etymology: ME wiker < Scand, as in Swed dial. viker, Dan dial. vigger, willow, Swed vika, to bend < IE base *weig- > weak

adjective

made of or covered with wicker

wicker Synonyms

modif.

straw-plaited, straw-woven, wicker-work, roped, plaited, woven, made of withes, made of osiers.

wicker Usage Examples

Converse of object

weave: Her coffin was a beautiful thing made out of woven wicker, Emer would have approved.

Adjective modifier

traditional: Each hamper or gift is presented in either a traditional wicker hamper or smart box.

Modifies a noun

basket: These can be placed in wicker baskets or glass bowls.
moses: Dressed wicker moses basket with ' honey bee ' theme print cotton rich cover in white and apple green.
chair: She sat in the back in a wicker arm chair!
picnic: We ate our picnic near our MGB, making good use of our recently purchased proper wicker picnic basket.
furniture: Each room has its own private terrace with wicker furniture.
sofa: Modern designs, leather styles and wicker sofas all feature.

Noun used with modifier

quality: A beautiful gift, stylishly presented in a high quality wicker basket with cloth lining.

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