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

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