stickwork
- noun
- /ˈstɪkˌwɜrk/
- Early settlers relied on stickwork fences to keep animals away from their crops.
Examples
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Artists sometimes use stickwork to build large outdoor sculptures in parks.
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The children built a small stickwork fort in the backyard.
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The children created a small stickwork hut in the woods as their secret hideout.
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Can you show me how to create stickwork art?
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The artist showcased her skill in stickwork by creating a beautiful sculpture made entirely of twigs.
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For the camping trip, we built a stickwork shelter to protect ourselves from the rain.
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The children enjoyed playing in the backyard, where they made stickwork fences for their imaginary farm.
Synonyms
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7.4
Objects made by weaving thin branches into chairs or baskets
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8.9
A structure made of thin wooden strips used to support or decorate
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Etymology
Stickwork comes from the simple parts stick and work, meaning 'work with sticks'. So a stickwork is a basic structure made by putting sticks together, like a small hut, fence, or outdoor sculpture.