Word Finder - basket

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

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A basket of fake fruit adorned the table.

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A wire or plastic container similar in shape to a basket, used for carrying articles for purchase in a shop.

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In an online shop, a notional place to store items before ordering them.

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A circular hoop, from which a net is suspended, which is the goal through which the players try to throw the ball.

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The point guard drove toward the basket.

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

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The last-second basket sealed the victory.

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The game of basketball.

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Let's play some basket.

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A dance movement in some line dances, where men put their arms round the women's lower backs, and the women put their arms over the mens' shoulders, and the group (usually of four, any more is difficult) spins round, which should result in the women's feet leaving the ground.

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The bulge of the male genitals seen through clothing.

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In a stage-coach, two outside seats facing each other.

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A protection for the hand on a sword or a singlestick; a guard of a bladed weapon.

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(ballooning) The gondola or wicker basket suspended from the balloon, in which the pilot and passengers travel.

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The bell or vase of the Corinthian capital.

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Bastard.

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Wait till I catch you, you little basket!

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To place in a basket or baskets.

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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.

It was that of a boy carrying a basket of ripe red cherries.

Immediately, the second woman reappeared with a small basket full of medicinal wares.

Alex handed her the basket of eggs and closed the coop door.

He grabbed her around the waist and swept her into his arms, holding the basket behind her.

Carmen carried the basket of eggs to the counter beside the sink and watched as Alex took the lid off the roasting pan.

By the way, your picnic basket was a big hit.

Returning later with a basket of eggs, she discovered that in her haste she had not turned the oven on.

The woman picked up a basket and started down an isle.

When she came into the kitchen with a basket of fresh eggs, he jumped up from his chair and turned red.

Then a little man jumped out of the basket, took off his tall hat, and bowed very gracefully to the crowd of Mangaboos around him.

She picked up three eggs and put them into the basket.

The old people sat with the old, the young with the young, and the hostess at the tea table, on which stood exactly the same kind of cakes in a silver cake basket as the Panins had at their party.

Rhyn rolled his eyes and got up, grabbing an orange off the fruit basket on Sasha's desk.

Crumpled in the waste paper basket was a small piece of white paper with a telephone number.

He asked, tapping the basket.

With all you're got on your plate, being a basket case would be perfectly acceptable behavior.

Might not the basket, stable-broom, mat-making, corn-parching, linen-spinning, and pottery business have thrived here, making the wilderness to blossom like the rose, and a numerous posterity have inherited the land of their fathers?

I did give man money in basket.

You can also ask questions about how the basket is packed.

On his arm he carried a small basket.

Coming up with stress free gift basket ideas is simple.

The market man wrapped a paper round it and put it in the basket.

Use a basket weave tip (flat or ribbed side up) to pipe ribbons across your egg.

You can choose the one you like depending on the tastes of the person to whom you are giving the basket.

High-end grocery stores and specialty shops - Many high-end grocery stores like Whole Foods have a number of terrific gift options for wine lovers - or they will make up a gift basket for you.

Find a nice gift basket or box and then stock it with wine gifts and accessories that you know will be loved and used.

Select a basket theme - You can base your theme around a certain varietal of wine, a wine region, or a type of wine - for instance a red wine basket, a white wine basket or a dessert wine basket.

Give an accessory basket - Stock it with items like rabbit or pneumatic corkscrews, stemless wine glasses and wine glass charms.

Give a gourmet basket that includes a bottle of wine - Select foods and wines that pair well together, such as a Sauternes, a crème brulee mix, brulee torch and a ramekins or a wine and cheese pairing.

Give a picnic - Include a picnic basket, linens, plastic wine glasses, a bottle of wine and a selection of cheeses, crusty bread and crackers.

The price of the gift basket generally depends on several factors.

If you choose a basket featuring expensive wines, the price is likely to be higher.

The number and type of food items in the basket can also affect the price.

For about $250, you can expect to get a large basket featuring several popular California wines, along with a smorgasbord of gourmet treats and the serving items you'll need to go with them.

If not, there are some non-alcoholic California wines that could be featured in the basket.

If you are unsure, you can purchase a basket that features both red and white wines.

You can include all kinds of New Year's items in the basket like confetti, a Happy New Year sign, noise makers and Champagne flutes.

Give a kosher wine basket to celebrate Hanukkah.

Giving a wine gift basket this holiday season is a great way to share your love of wine with special friends and family.

Bike Basket Pies has an original idea in the business - they bring the food to you!

An auto buff will love a gift basket with a new air freshener, key ring, ice scraper, and car wash gift certificates.

For the avid reader, create a Christmas gift basket that features a book by a favorite author, bookends, and a mug filled with coffee beans or herbal tea bags.

Give a girl who loves to pamper herself a basket filled with aromatherapy bath products, manicure essentials, and the latest issue of her favorite magazine.

If you don't know what your gift recipient likes to do for fun, a Christmas gift basket featuring a food theme is sure to be a hit.

Create a coffee lover's basket that contains an attractive mug, flavored powdered creamer, gourmet coffee beans, and an assortment of biscotti.

Create a chocolate lover's basket with brownie mix, chocolate chip cookie mix, hot chocolate mix, and an assortment of the recipient's favorite chocolate candy bars.

Bathtub-A baby bathtub makes the perfect shower gift basket container, especially when it's filled with bath items for baby.

Need to know what to put in a gift basket for a baby girl?

While babies typically need the same things, you can focus on the feminine aspect by placing a few girly items in the baby shower gift basket.

The following items work well in a boy or girl gift basket.