Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

basketweave

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.43 in modern English

Syllables
bas-ketweave
IPA
23
Scrabble Score
11
Letters
2
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A simple woven pattern in which groups of warp and weft threads are interlaced to give a checkerboard appearance.

Countable; Uncountable

Etymology

From basket + weave.

Usage

Inflected Forms

basketweaves (plural) basket weave (alternative)

Frequently Paired Words

basketweaving

Synonyms

Panama weave

Questions

What does basketweave mean?
A simple woven pattern in which groups of warp and weft threads are interlaced to give a checkerboard appearance.
Where does basketweave come from?
From basket + weave.

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