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kori — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • basket noun A container, typically woven from cane, wicker, or plastic, used for carrying or holding things.
  • body noun The complete physical structure of a person or animal.
  • bodywork noun The outer shell or metal panels of a vehicle, distinct from its engine and mechanical parts.
  • bucket noun A round, open container with a handle, used to carry liquids or loose items.
  • crate noun A large, sturdy box or open frame used to pack and transport goods.
  • hamper noun A large basket with a lid, used to carry or store items such as laundry or food.
  • punnet noun A small basket or receptacle for collecting and selling fruit, particularly strawberries.

Senses

kori is used for these senses in English:

  • auto body The outer shell of a car (or any similarly sized motor vehicle), as opposed to the chassis.
  • basket A lightweight container, generally round, open at the top, and tapering toward the bottom.
  • basket A dance movement in some line dances, where men put their arms round the women's lower backs, and the women put their arms over the men's shoulders, and the group (usually of four, any more is difficult) spins round, which should result in the women's feet leaving the ground.
  • bucket (computing) A storage space in a hash table for every item sharing a particular key.
  • crate A large open box or basket, used especially to transport fragile goods. [from 1680s]
  • hamper A large basket, usually with a cover, used for the packing and carrying of articles or small animals.
  • punnet (UK, Irish, Commonwealth) A small basket or receptacle for collecting and selling fruit, particularly strawberries.

basket — full definition

  1. noun A container, typically woven from cane, wicker, or plastic, used for carrying or holding things.
  2. noun In basketball, the hoop and net that players aim to score through.

body — full definition

  1. noun The complete physical structure of a person or animal.
  2. noun A dead human or animal; a corpse.
  3. noun The main or central part of something, as distinct from smaller attached parts.
  4. noun An organized group of people who share a purpose, such as a company, committee, or governing organization.
  5. verb Slang: to defeat someone decisively, or to insult or humiliate them badly.

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