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*.

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