cane-chair
Definition
Noun: A cane-chair is a type of chair made with a seat and back woven from strips of cane (the long, hollow stems of certain plants, especially rattan).
Usage Examples
- (A chair with a woven cane seat and back.)
- (A chair constructed using cane material.)
Advanced Usage
- "A cane-chair with a high back": a specific design of cane-chair featuring an elevated rear support.
- The antique shop sold a cane-chair with a high back and curved armrests. (A particular style of cane furniture.)
Variants and Related Words
Cane (n): the material (strips of rattan or bamboo) used to weave the seat and back.
- The chair's seat is made of cane. (The woven material used for the chair.)
Cane furniture (n): furniture items, including chairs, tables, and sofas, that incorporate cane in their construction.
- Cane furniture is popular in tropical climates. (Furniture made with cane material.)
Synonyms
- Rattan chair: a chair made from rattan, a type of climbing palm that is a common source of cane.
- Wicker chair: a broader term for a chair woven from flexible plant materials, which can include cane.
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