grape-basket
Definition
Noun: A grape-basket is a type of basket specifically designed or used for holding, carrying, or storing grapes. It is typically woven from materials like wicker or wood and may have a shallow, wide shape to accommodate the delicate fruit without crushing it.
Usage Examples
- (A basket used for harvesting grapes.)
- (A decorative or serving basket for grapes.)
- (A basket used in the wine production process.)
Advanced Usage
- "Grape-basket" can also refer to a specific type of woven basket used historically in agriculture, sometimes distinguished by its open weave to allow air circulation around the fruit.
- The antique grape-basket was displayed in the museum as a tool of traditional viticulture. (A basket from a past era used for grape handling.)
Variants and Related Words
- Grape-basket is a compound noun; it does not have common variants. However, related terms include:
- Grape crate: a larger, often wooden container for transporting grapes in bulk.
- Grape tray: a flat container for displaying or drying grapes.
- Basket: a general container made of interwoven materials.
Synonyms
- Fruit basket: a basket for holding any kind of fruit, including grapes.
- Harvest basket: a basket used for gathering crops, often including grapes.
- Wine basket: a basket used in winemaking contexts, though this may also refer to a serving basket for wine bottles.
Related Idioms
- There are no common idioms specifically using "grape-basket." However, the word may appear in agricultural or historical contexts without idiomatic usage.
Phrasal Verbs
- No phrasal verbs are directly associated with "grape-basket." The word is a noun and does not form verb phrases.