1. plural of rattan: climbing palms with long flexible stems used for making furniture and baskets
2. plural of rattan: thin flexible sticks or canes made from rattan palm stems, used for furniture making or as walking sticks

Examples

• The craftsman imported several rattans from Southeast Asia for his furniture workshop.
• These rattans are perfect for weaving outdoor chairs and tables.
• The basket maker selected the finest rattans for her intricate designs.
• Rattans are harvested from tropical forests and shipped worldwide.
• The furniture store specializes in pieces made from high-quality rattans.
• Workers bent the rattans into curved shapes for the chair backs.