noun
Meaning 1
A basket with a handle.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
Narrower terms: maund
Standard Lemma guide
handbasket
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noun
Meaning 2
a container that is usually woven and has handles
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: basket
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: container
Narrower terms: breadbasket, bushel basket, creel, frail, hamper, punnet, shopping basket, skep, wicker basket
History
Etymology
From hand + basket.