"grasswork" meaning in English

See grasswork in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

Etymology: grass + -work Etymology templates: {{suf|en|grass|work}} grass + -work Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} grasswork (uncountable)
  1. The making of handicrafts, such as woven baskets, from grass. Tags: uncountable
    Sense id: en-grasswork-en-noun-yVM04PAX Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -work

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