basketweaving

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UK/ˈbæsk.ɪtˌwɪiv.ɪŋ/UK/ˈbæsk.ətˌwɪiv.ɪŋ/

noun

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

“All the classes he takes are basketweaving.”

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Meanings

nounbasketweaving (uncountable)

alternative basket weaving

  1. uncountableThe act of weaving baskets, as for example from grasses, wicker, or rope.
  2. figurativelyuncountableAny useless, unproductive, or lightweight activity.

    All the classes he takes are basketweaving.

Origin

From basket + weaving.

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Translations

Catalan cistelleria
  • cistelleriaact of weaving baskets
Finnish korinpunonta, puuhastelu
  • korinpunontaact of weaving baskets
  • puuhasteluuseless or unproductive activity
Cite this entry
APA

basketweaving. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/basketweaving

MLA

“basketweaving.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/basketweaving. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “basketweaving,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/basketweaving.

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