skep
nounA beehive, especially one of straw.
nounA vessel of wood, wickerwork, etc., used especially as a receptacle for grain; hence, a basket, varying in size, shape, material, or use, according to locality.
nounThe amount contained in a skep: used formerly as a specific measure of capacity.
nounA vehicle consisting of a large wicker basket mounted on wheels, used to convey cops, etc., about a factory.
nounA small wooden or metal utensil used for taking up yeast.
nounA beehive made of straw or wicker-work.
nounA coarse round farm basket.
nounA beehive.
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