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basketweaving

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • UK: /ˈbæsk.ɪtˌwɪiv.ɪŋ/
  • UK: /ˈbæsk.ətˌwɪiv.ɪŋ/

1

noun

Meaning 1

The act of weaving baskets, as for example from grasses, wicker, or rope.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

Any useless, unproductive, or lightweight activity.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: figuratively, uncountable

Examples

  • All the classes he takes are basketweaving.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From basket + weaving.

Across languages

Translations

3 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Catalan: cistelleria — act of weaving baskets
  • Finnish: korinpunonta — act of weaving baskets
  • Finnish: puuhastelu — useless or unproductive activity