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basket

/ˈbaːskət/ /ˈbɑːskɪt/ /ˈbæskɪt/

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noun

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

Examples :

"A basket of fake fruit adorned the table."

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

Examples :

"At the grocery store, I used a basket to carry my shopping. "

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noun

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

Examples :

"I put the books I need for my history class in my online shopping basket. "

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

Examples :

"The point guard drove toward the basket."

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

Examples :

"The last-second basket sealed the victory."

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The game of basketball.

Examples :

"My son loves playing basket after school. "

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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.

Examples :

"The dance group practiced the basket routine for their upcoming school talent show. "

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The bulge of the male genitals seen through clothing.

Examples :

"I couldn't see the teacher clearly because of the bulge in his pants, which appeared to be his basket. "

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

Examples :

"The old stagecoach had two baskets, perfect for the travelers to chat while waiting for their turn to board. "

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noun

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

Examples :

"The fencer carefully adjusted the basket on his sword to protect his hand during the match. "

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

Examples :

"The pilot carefully climbed into the basket attached to the hot air balloon. "

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The bell or vase of the Corinthian capital.

Examples :

"The architect carefully studied the intricate basket of the Corinthian capital on the building's facade. "

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noun

Examples :

"Wait till I catch you, you little basket!"

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verb

To place in a basket or baskets.

Examples :

"The farmer basketted the ripe tomatoes. "

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verb

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.

Examples :

"The publishing company will basket the royalty payments for the author's new book series; the author won't receive any money until all three books achieve at least 10,000 copies sold. "

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