"grasswork" meaning in English

See grasswork in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

Etymology: From 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
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