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basket Definition

bas·ket (bas′kit, bäs′-)

noun

  1. a container made of interwoven cane, rushes, strips of wood, etc. and often having a handle or handles
  2. the amount that a basket will hold
  3. anything like a basket in shape or use
  4. the structure hung from a balloon to carry personnel and equipment
  5. ☆ Basketball
    1. the goal, a round, open net hanging from a metal ring attached to a raised backboard
    2. field goal
  6. Finance
    1. a selected group of goods, currencies, etc. whose value is used as an index or standard
    2. a large group of stocks in the same proportions as those of a stock index: used in program trading

Etymology: ME < ?

basket Synonyms

basket

n.

  1. A container

    bushel, crate, hamper, pannier, creel, bassinet, bin, box, cradle; see also case 7, container.

  2. The contents of a basket

    basketful, bushel, load; see load 1, measure 1.

  3. The goal in basketball

    net, hoop, bucket*, pot*, swisher*.

basket Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • hang: Then why not plant up some hanging baskets or troughs.
  • weave: In 1998 the pupils of Langland School were involved in workshops, producing small personal pieces of weaving, baskets, various animals.
  • hamper: Hamper basket full of locally produced treats available upon request.
  • fill: Both the inlet and outlet from Dragonfly Pond was constructed using gabion baskets filled with stone.
  • tilt: The lid of the basket tilted a little, between lid and rim a soft, furry, six-toed gray paw was thrust out.

Adjective modifier

  • wood-burner: At Cost Logs for wood-burner â first basket free thereafter purchase locally.
  • hanging: Watering Hanging baskets may require watering more than once a day, especially during hot weather.
  • handmade: A4 size Paperback, 28 pages 3 color photographs Susie Vaughan Handmade Baskets from Nature's Colorful Materials It's back!

Modifies a noun

  • waterer: Items include slitters, aerators, dethatchers, rollers, brushes, trailers, etc. Additions include hanging basket waterers and people carriers.
  • making: Thornage was apparently known for basket making, using willows from the water meadows.
  • checkout: Total: £ 0.00 view basket clear basket checkout Latest News 19th May Brand New Global 7 Software Launched!
  • maker: Steve Fuller is a basket maker and has been working with willow for over twenty years.

Noun used with modifier

  • wicker: Nearly everyone I know has a pack scattered in a small wicker basket ready to be dipped into during times of need.
  • shopping: You can view your shopping basket at any time by clicking on ' View Basket ' at the top of the screen.
  • moses: Fine stuff is used in moses baskets for maximum comfort for your baby.
  • gift: The total price of your baby gift basket will include next day UK delivery.
  • picnic: On one side of me sat a plump, middle-aged woman in floppy, cotton trousers with a brimming picnic basket between her legs.
  • hanging: However with the high winds the hanging baskets had had to be removed.

Preposition: of

log: In the center there was a high, square basket of burning logs.

Preposition: with

lining: A beautiful baby gift basket, stylishly presented in a high quality wicker basket with cream cloth lining.