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bas·ket

basket

 
pronunciation:
bae skiht
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part of speech: noun
definition 1: a container made of materials such as wood strips, grass, or straw that are woven or laced together.
We filled the picnic basket with sandwiches and fruit.
 
similar words:
hamper
definition 2: the contents of such a container.
We picked a basket of peas from the garden.
definition 3: the open metal hoop and net through which the ball is shot to score points in basketball, or such an act of scoring.
She scored three baskets in last night's game.
 
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