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Definition
Wicker; a type of bamboo or wicker fence or gate.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the material made from woven bamboo or rattan strips. It is rarely used in modern daily conversation as people prefer more specific terms like 竹 or 藤 to describe the actual plant material. You will mostly encounter it in formal descriptions of traditional handicrafts or woven items.
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