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baskets

The correct spelling is baskets.

How to pronounce baskets

noun

Say it like: Bas-ket-s

The correct spelling is baskets. A lightweight container, generally round, open at the top, and tapering toward the bottom. For example: "A basket of fake fruit adorned the table."

Usage Examples

A basket of fake fruit adorned the table.

The point guard drove toward the basket.

The last-second basket sealed the victory.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A lightweight container, generally round, open at the top, and tapering toward the bottom.
  2. 2.A wire or plastic container similar in shape to a basket, used for carrying articles for purchase in a shop.
  3. 3.In an online shop, a notional place to store items before ordering them.
  4. 4.A circular hoop, from which a net is suspended, which is the goal through which the players try to throw the ball.
  5. 5.The act of putting the ball through the basket, thereby scoring points.

verb

  1. 1.To place in a basket or baskets.
  2. 2.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.

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