bartering

"Don’t move that beam! It supports the whole platform."

"The baker was involving the dough around a metal form to create a spiral-shaped pastry. "

"The dry-stone wall used a large, flat through to support the top stones. "

"Salt is an essential for cooking a good soup. "

"She bartered a bonsai for one of the rare books in my library."

"My grandfather's prize possession is a beautiful bonsai that he has been carefully shaping for over twenty years. "

"The farmer planted corn in his fields every spring. "

"The local library has a wide selection of books for children and adults. "

"I say I did him a service by ending our relationship – now he can freely pursue his career."

"We had no money so we had to live by barter."

"The school is located just outside the town, without the main shopping area. "

"All in all, it was an even exchange."