rushwork

rushwork
\\ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷\ noun
Etymology: rush (I) + work
: the art or craft of weaving rushes

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/rush"werrk'/, n.
1. the handicraft of making objects woven of rushes.
2. an object so made.
[1930-35; RUSH2 + WORK]

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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