"waterbasket" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: waterbaskets [plural]
Etymology: From water + basket. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|water|basket}} water + basket Head templates: {{en-noun}} waterbasket (plural waterbaskets)
  1. A basket that is woven tightly enough for carrying liquids, especially water. Synonyms: water basket, water-basket
    Sense id: en-waterbasket-en-noun-aJXAvhaO Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry

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Alternative forms

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          "ref": "1977, Karl W. Luckert, Navajo Mountain and Rainbow Bridge Religion, page 86",
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