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Definition of basketweave

basketweave

/ˈbæs.kɪt.wiːv/
bas · ket · weave
Plural:basketweaves
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basketweave Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Having a crisscrossed, checkered pattern or texture that resembles the interlaced strips of a woven basket.

Example

"They Renovated the bathroom floor with classic black-and-white basketweave ceramic tiles."

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• noun

1

A textile weave in which groups of two or more warp threads and two or more weft threads are interlaced in an alternating, checkered pattern resembling a woven basket, or a fabric made with this weave.

Example

"The summer blazer was tailored from a breathable cotton basketweave that resisted wrinkling."

2

An ornamental, checkered pattern in brickwork, tilework, woodworking, or cake decorating that imitates the appearance of a woven basket.

Example

"The pastry chef piped buttercream frosting in an intricate basketweave around the sides of the cake."

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• Nearby Words

basketmaker
basketmaking
basketry
basketweave
basketweaver
basketwork
basking shark

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Basketweave. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/basketweave
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