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noun
braided cord or fabric of such small stuff as plaited rope yarns
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
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noun
plaited or braided straw or grass which is used for making hats and for a variety of ornamental crafts
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
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Antonyms: none provided
noun
flat braided cordage that is used on ships
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: cordage
History
Perhaps from French coussinet, diminutive of coussin (“cushion”) because it is used to protect cables from fraying
Across languages
15 source translations are retained for this English entry.
