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rattan

How to use rattan in a sentence. Example sentences and definitions for rattan.

Editorial note

We also had them make cushions for our couch: the frame is rattan so no stuffing or fabric, then we just put the old covers over the new cushions.

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Definitions3
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Quick take

climbing palm of Sri Lanka and southern India remarkable for the great length of the stems which are used for malacca canes

Meaning at a glance

The clearest senses and uses of rattan gathered in one view.

noun

climbing palm of Sri Lanka and southern India remarkable for the great length of the stems which are used for malacca canes

noun

the stem of various climbing palms of the genus Calamus and related genera used to make wickerwork and furniture and canes

noun

a switch made from the stems of the rattan palms

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for rattan.

noun

climbing palm of Sri Lanka and southern India remarkable for the great length of the stems which are used for malacca canes

noun

the stem of various climbing palms of the genus Calamus and related genera used to make wickerwork and furniture and canes

noun

a switch made from the stems of the rattan palms

Example sentences

1

We also had them make cushions for our couch: the frame is rattan so no stuffing or fabric, then we just put the old covers over the new cushions.

2

She's developed a new methodology for weaving rattan under 100 feet of ocean without even getting it wet.

3

It means that you can bring the wheelbarrow down a winding path in mountainous fields, take your rattan or similar basket, load your harvest, and then dump it on the wheelbarrow.

4

Here's my best guess: a: click with a slight rattle, like rattan brushes b: closed hihat c: distored synth bass with rattle, like tambourine d: distored synth bass higher pitch and muted e: muted synth bass f: sizzle ride hit like crash g: maracas h: muted maracas i: afuche-cabasa j: synth snare k: deeper snare l: castanets m/n: tap on closed hihat - maybe striking the hardware?

Frequently asked questions

Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.

How do you use rattan in a sentence?

We also had them make cushions for our couch: the frame is rattan so no stuffing or fabric, then we just put the old covers over the new cushions.

What does rattan mean?

climbing palm of Sri Lanka and southern India remarkable for the great length of the stems which are used for malacca canes

What part of speech is rattan?

rattan is commonly used as noun.