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Workbasket

A basket for holding materials for needlework, or the like.

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Container 76% connected

One who, or that which, contains.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Workbag 92% connected

A bag for holding implements or materials for work; especially, a reticule, or bag for holding needlework, and the like.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Workbox 92% connected

A box for holding instruments or materials for work.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Basket noun · 78% connection

The contents of a basket; as much as a basket contains; as, a basket of peaches.

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Beneficiary adjective · 78% connection

Holding some office or valuable possession, in subordination to another; holding under a feudal or other superior; having a dependent…

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Branch verb · 78% connection

To adorn with needlework representing branches, flowers, or twigs.

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Breathless adjective · 78% connection

Not breathing; holding the breath, on account of fear, expectation, or intense interest; attended with a holding of the breath; as, br…

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Compile verb · 78% connection

To put together in a new form out of materials already existing; esp., to put together or compose out of materials from other books or…

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Consumption of materials noun · 78% connection

the expenditure in specific terms (per unit of production) of material resources (basic and auxiliary materials, fuel, energy, and dep…

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Crocheting noun · 78% connection

creating a garment of needlework

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Embroider verb · 78% connection

To ornament with needlework; as, to embroider a scarf.

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Embroidery noun · 78% connection

Needlework used to enrich textile fabrics, leather, etc.; also, the art of embroidering.

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Fancywork noun · 78% connection

decorative needlework

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Ferromagnetism noun · 78% connection

phenomenon exhibited by materials like iron (nickel or cobalt) that become magnetized in a magnetic field and retain their magnetism w…

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Gabion noun · 78% connection

A hollow cylinder of wickerwork, like a basket without a bottom. Gabions are made of various sizes, and filled with earth in building…

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Grate noun · 78% connection

A frame or bed, or kind of basket, of iron bars, for holding fuel while burning.

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Hold noun · 78% connection

The act of holding, as in or with the hands or arms; the manner of holding, whether firm or loose; seizure; grasp; clasp; gripe; posse…

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Incapable adjective · 78% connection

Unqualified or disqualified, in a legal sense; as, a man under thirty-five years of age is incapable of holding the office of presiden…

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Inkhorn noun · 78% connection

A small bottle of horn or other material formerly used for holding ink; an inkstand; a portable case for writing materials.

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Inkstand noun · 78% connection

A small vessel for holding ink, to dip the pen into; also, a device for holding ink and writing materials.

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Jack noun · 78% connection

A drinking measure holding half a pint; also, one holding a quarter of a pint.

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