Noun

1. A lightweight container, generally round, open at the top, and tapering toward the bottom.

   A basket of fake fruit adorned the table.

2. A wire or plastic container similar in shape to a basket, used for carrying articles for purchase in a shop.
3. In an online shop, a notional place to store items before ordering them.
4. A circular hoop, from which a net is suspended, which is the goal through which the players try to throw the ball.

   The point guard drove toward the basket.

5. The act of putting the ball through the basket, thereby scoring points.

   The last-second basket sealed the victory.

6. The game of basketball.

   Let's play some basket.

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