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basket

bas·ket

UK/ˈbɑːskɪt/ US/ˈbaskɪt/ common informal slang

noun

1.

a container that is usually woven and has handles

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2.

the quantity contained in a basket

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3.

horizontal hoop with a net through which players try to throw the basketball

4.

a score in basketball made by throwing the ball through the hoop

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Origin

From Middle English basket, from Anglo-Norman baschet, basket, bascat, of obscure origin.

Phrases

  • all one's eggs in one basket
  • Balaam basket
  • basket bush
  • basket case
  • basket cell
  • basket chair
  • basket clam
  • basket dance

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