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English
Pronunciation
- (RP) enPR: bäs'kĭt, IPA: /ˈbɑːskɪt/, SAMPA: /"bA:skIt/
- enPR: bäs'kət, IPA: /ˈbɑːskət/, SAMPA: /"bA:sk@t/
- (US) enPR: băs'kĭt, IPA: /bæskɪt/ SAMPA: /"b{skIt/
- Audio (US)help, file
Noun
A tray and three wicker baskets.|
Singular basket |
Plural baskets |
basket (plural baskets)
- A lightweight container, generally round, open at the top, and tapering toward the bottom.
- A basket of fake fruit adorned the table.
- A wire or plastic container similar in shape to a basket, used for carrying articles for purchase in a shop.
- In an online shop, a notional place to store items before ordering them.
- (basketball) A circular hoop, from which a net is suspended, which is the goal through which the players try to throw the ball.
- The point guard drove toward the basket.
- (basketball) The act of putting the ball through the basket, thereby scoring points.
- The last-second basket sealed the victory.
- The game of basketball.
- Let's play some basket.
Synonyms
- (container used in a shop): cart, shopping basket, shopping cart
- (storage place for online items): cart, shopping basket, shopping cart
- (basketball): basketball, hoops
Derived terms
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See also
French
Etymology 1
From American English basketball.
Noun
basket m. (plural basket)
Etymology 2
basketball shoes
Noun
basket f. (plural baskets)
Synonyms
- (Quebec): running shoe, running (criticized), espadrille
- (Europe): tennis
Italian
Noun
basket m. inv.
Swedish
Noun
| Declination for basket | Singular | Uncountable | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common | Indefinite | Definite | ||
| Nominative | basket | basketen | ||
| Genitive | baskets | basketens | ||
basket c. (uncountable)
Synonyms
- korgboll
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