English

basket

ˈbæskət, ˈbæs.kət, ˈbaːskət, ˈbæskɪt, ˈbɑːskɪt
Meaning: a container made of woven strips of wood or plastic
Part of Speech: Noun Alternative Readings: ˈbæs.kət, ˈbaːskət, ˈbæskɪt, ˈbɑːskɪt

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Example sentences

She put the fresh apples into the wicker basket.
She put the fresh apples into the wicker basket.
Don't just dump your dirty laundry on the floor; put it in the basket.
Don't just dump your dirty laundry on the floor; put it in the basket.
She learned the traditional craft of basket weaving.
She learned the traditional craft of basket weaving.
She learned how to weave a basket from dried grass.
She learned how to weave a basket from dried grass.
We picked a basket of sweet red strawberries at the farm.
We picked a basket of sweet red strawberries at the farm.

Usage Notes

Used for carrying or storing items. Also refers to the goal in basketball.

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