pannier

Other forms: panniers

Definitions of pannier
  1. noun
    a large basket (usually one of a pair) carried by a beast of burden or on by a person
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    type of:
    wicker basket
    a basket made of wickerwork
  2. noun
    either of a pair of bags or boxes hung over the rear wheel of a vehicle (as a bicycle)
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    type of:
    bag
    a flexible container with a single opening
  3. noun
    set of small hoops used to add fullness over the hips
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    type of:
    hoop
    a light curved skeleton to spread out a skirt
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