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basketweave

/ˈbæskɪtˌwiːv/ /ˈbɑːskɪtˌwiːv/

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

Examples :

"The picnic blanket had a classic basketweave pattern, with alternating squares of red and white. "
material style art

Related Words

Illustration groups

groups noun

/ɡɹuːps/

A number of things or persons being in some relation to one another.

"The students worked on the science project in small groups. "

Illustration squares

squares noun

/skwɛrz/ /skwɛərz/

A polygon with four sides of equal length and four right angles; an equilateral rectangle; a regular quadrilateral.

""The checkerboard is made up of alternating black and white squares." "

Illustration alternating

alternating verb

/ˈɔltərˌneɪtɪŋ/ /ˈæltərˌneɪtɪŋ/

To perform by turns, or in succession; to cause to succeed by turns; to interchange regularly.

"The children alternated reading aloud from their books in class. "

Illustration blanket

blanket noun

/ˈblæŋkɪt/

A heavy, loosely woven fabric, usually large and woollen, used for warmth while sleeping or resting.

"The baby was cold, so his mother put a blanket over him."

Illustration appearance

appearance noun

/əˈpɪəɹəns/ /əˈpɪɹəns/

The act of appearing or coming into sight; the act of becoming visible to the eye.

"His sudden appearance surprised me."

Illustration checkerboard

checkerboard noun

/ˈtʃɛkərˌbɔrd/ /ˈtʃɛkɚˌbɔrd/

A pattern of squares of alternating colours.

"The tablecloth had a beautiful checkerboard pattern of red and white squares. "

Illustration pattern

pattern noun

/ˈpat(ə)n/ /ˈpætəɹn/

Model, example.

"Following a consistent study pattern is key to success in school. "

Illustration simple

simple noun

/ˈsɪmpəl/

A herbal preparation made from one plant, as opposed to something made from more than one plant.

"My grandmother's cough syrup is a simple; it's made from just one type of herb. "

Illustration picnic

picnic noun

/ˈpɪknɪk/

An informal social gathering, usually in a natural outdoor setting, to which the participants bring their own food and drink.

"We went out for a picnic in the forest."

Illustration threads

threads noun

/θɹɛdz/

A long, thin and flexible form of material, generally with a round cross-section, used in sewing, weaving or in the construction of string.

"My grandmother uses colorful threads to sew patches on my jeans. "

Illustration interlaced

interlaced verb

/ˈɪntərleɪst/ /ˈɪntərleɪsd/

To cross one with another.

"to interlace wires"

Illustration classic

classic noun

/ˈklæ.sɪk/

A perfect and/or early example of a particular style.

"The teacher's lesson plan was a classic example of how to teach fractions effectively. "