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canasta — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • basket noun A container, typically woven from cane, wicker, or plastic, used for carrying or holding things.
  • canasta noun A card game related to rummy, played with two decks, where players form sets called melds.
  • hamper noun A large basket with a lid, used to carry or store items such as laundry or food.

Senses

canasta is used for these senses in English:

  • basket A lightweight container, generally round, open at the top, and tapering toward the bottom.
  • hamper A large basket, usually with a cover, used for the packing and carrying of articles or small animals.
  • laundry basket A container, often made of plastic, for holding and transporting clothing and household textiles, especially before and after being laundered.

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.

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