noun
Meaning 1
A basket used to hold materials for needlework, etc.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
Standard Lemma guide
workbasket
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noun
Meaning 2
container for holding implements and materials for work (especially for sewing)
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: workbox, workbag
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: container
Narrower terms: sewing basket
History
Etymology
From work + basket.
Across languages
Translations
2 source translations are retained for this English entry.
- Erzya: тевбарго (tevbargo) — a basket used to hold materials for needlework, etc.
- Irish: ciseán fuála — a basket used to hold materials for needlework, etc.