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/ˈbæskɪt/
Meaning & Definition
noun
A container made of stiff or flexible materials, typically woven together, used for carrying or storing items.
She carried the picnic supplies in a large wicker basket.
A set of items grouped together, often in a particular category.
The store offers a gift basket filled with gourmet treats.
The act of shooting a basketball into the hoop.
He scored a three-point basket in the final seconds of the game.
verb
To place items into a basket.
She began to basket the apples after picking them from the tree.
Etymology
Middle English 'baskette', a diminutive of 'baske', which is of uncertain origin.
Common Phrases and Expressions
basket case:
A person or thing that is unable to function normally due to stress or problems.
pick up the pieces:
To recover or restore order after a disaster or setback.
basket of goods:
A collection of various items, often used in economic contexts.
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Slang Meanings
To be in a difficult situation.
After the failed project, he's feeling like a total basket case.
Someone who is overly emotional or distressed.
Don't be such a basket, it’s just a minor setback.