basket

/ˈbæskɪt/

Definitions

1. noun

A container made of wicker, wood, or other materials, typically with a handle and used for carrying or storing things.

“She filled the basket with fresh vegetables from the garden.”

2. verb

To place something in a basket or to use a basket to carry something.

“Can you basket the groceries and bring them to the car?”

3. verb

To hit something with a basket or to catch something with a basket.

“The player tried to basket the ball in the hoop.”

Synonyms

  • container
  • sack
  • satchel

Antonyms

  • bare
  • empty
  • void