cesto — meaning in English

English meaning

• basket noun A container, typically woven from cane, wicker, or plastic, used for carrying or holding things.
• crate noun A large, sturdy box or open frame used to pack and transport goods.
• hamper noun A large basket with a lid, used to carry or store items such as laundry or food.

Senses

cesto is used for these senses in English:

• basket A lightweight container, generally round, open at the top, and tapering toward the bottom.
• crate A large open box or basket, used especially to transport fragile goods. [from 1680s]
• hamper A large basket, usually with a cover, used for the packing and carrying of articles or small animals.

basket — full definition

1. noun A container, typically woven from cane, wicker, or plastic, used for carrying or holding things.
2. noun In basketball, the hoop and net that players aim to score through.

crate — full definition

1. noun A large, sturdy box or open frame used to pack and transport goods.
2. noun Informal: an old or unreliable vehicle.
3. verb To pack something into a crate for storage or shipping.

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