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Noun: basket  băskit
  1. A container that is usually woven and has handles
    - handbasket
     
  2. The quantity contained in a basket
    - basketful
     
  3. Horizontal circular metal hoop supporting a net through which players try to throw the basketball
    - basketball hoop, hoop
     
  4. A score in basketball made by throwing the ball through the hoop
    - field goal

Derived forms: baskets

See also: basketeer

Type of: basketball equipment, container, containerful, goal, score

Encyclopedia: Basket