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baskets

/ˈbæskɪts/ /ˈbɑːskɪts/

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

Examples :

"A basket of fake fruit adorned the table."

item utensil utility thing

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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 :

""I grabbed two baskets near the entrance of the grocery store so I could carry all the groceries I needed." "

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

Examples :

"I added several books to my baskets on the bookstore website before checking out. "

internet computing commerce

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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."

sport action achievement

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The game of basketball.

Examples :

"We played baskets after school in the gym. "

sport game entertainment

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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 :

"During the line dancing class, the instructor explained how to properly execute the baskets, emphasizing the importance of a secure grip and coordinated spinning. "

dance entertainment culture group action

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The bulge of the male genitals seen through clothing.

Examples :

"He was wearing tight jeans, and the prominent baskets were hard to ignore. "

body sex appearance

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

Examples :

""Because the stagecoach was full, the two families had to sit in the baskets facing each other, making the journey quite cramped." "

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

Examples :

"The fencer carefully examined the antique sword, noting the intricate details of its baskets designed to protect the hand during a duel. "

weapon military sport

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

Examples :

"The tourists climbed into the baskets attached to the hot air balloons, ready for their aerial tour. "

vehicle sailing

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The bell or vase of the Corinthian capital.

Examples :

"The sunlight caught the carved baskets of the Corinthian columns, highlighting the intricate acanthus leaf designs. "

architecture art

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noun

Examples :

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

curse language person

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To place in a basket or baskets.

Examples :

"She carefully baskets the freshly picked apples so they don't bruise. "

utensil action item

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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 record label baskets the royalty advances for Maria's first three albums, meaning she won't receive any further payments until all three albums, combined, earn back the initial investment. "

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