Workbasket

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A basket used to hold materials for needlework, etc.

    "[…] I missed three quarters of blond-lace, and a remnant of muslin, and my silver-thimble; which was the gift of true love. They were all in my work-basket, that I left upon the table in the sarvants-hall when mistresses bell rung […]"

  2. 2
    container for holding implements and materials for work (especially for sewing) wordnet

Synonyms

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workbagworkbox

Example

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""I do not like patchwork," said Anne dolefully, hunting out her workbasket and sitting down before a little heap of red and white diamonds with a sigh."

Etymology

From work + basket.

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