basket

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Pronunciation
/ˈbaːskət/
/ˈbɑːskɪt/
/ˈbæskɪt/
Noun
13 definition(s)
1 Definition

A lightweight container, generally round, open at the top, and tapering toward the bottom.

Example Sentences
  • A basket of fake fruit adorned the table.
2 Definition

A wire or plastic container similar in shape to a basket, used for carrying articles for purchase in a shop.

3 Definition

In an online shop, a notional place to store items before ordering them.

4 Definition

A circular hoop, from which a net is suspended, which is the goal through which the players try to throw the ball.

Example Sentences
  • The point guard drove toward the basket.
5 Definition

The act of putting the ball through the basket, thereby scoring points.

Example Sentences
  • The last-second basket sealed the victory.
6 Definition

The game of basketball.

Example Sentences
  • Let's play some basket.
7 Definition

A dance movement in some line dances, where men put their arms round the women's lower backs, and the women put their arms over the mens' shoulders, and the group (usually of four, any more is difficult) spins round, which should result in the women's feet leaving the ground.

8 Definition

The bulge of the male genitals seen through clothing.

9 Definition

In a stage-coach, two outside seats facing each other.

10 Definition

A protection for the hand on a sword or a singlestick; a guard of a bladed weapon.

11 Definition

(ballooning) The gondola or wicker basket suspended from the balloon, in which the pilot and passengers travel.

12 Definition

The bell or vase of the Corinthian capital.

13 Definition

Bastard.

Example Sentences
  • Wait till I catch you, you little basket!
Verb
2 definition(s)
1 Definition

To place in a basket or baskets.

2 Definition

To cross-collateralize the royalty advances for multiple works so that the creator is not paid until all of those works have achieved a certain level of success.