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Definitions from WordNet

Noun skep has 2 senses
  1. skep - a large round wicker basket (used on farms)
    --1 is a kind of
    basket, handbasket
  2. skep - a domed beehive made of twisted straw
    --2 is a kind of
    beehive, hive

Definitions from the Web

skep (noun)

A skep is a traditional beehive made from woven straw or wicker, typically conical or domed shape, used for housing bees.

Sample sentence: The beekeeper carefully placed the skep in the apiary to provide a cozy home for the bees.

skep (verb)

To skep means to gather or collect something, especially in a careful or thorough manner.

Sample sentence: The archeologists carefully skepped the artifacts from the excavation site for further analysis.

skep (adjective)

Describing something as skep means it is related to or characteristic of local customs, traditions, or dialect.

Sample sentence: The festival showcased a variety of skep crafts, celebrating the region's unique heritage.

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