Basket

From Wikipedia, a free encyclopedia written in simple English for easy reading.

Four kinds of baskets.
Enlarge
Four kinds of baskets.

A basket is a container. It is usually light.

People weave narrow pieces of material together to form baskets. Wood, grasses, or wicker are often used to make baskets. They are also made out of plastic today.

See also: basketry


In basketball, the basket is an open net fixed to a metal ring in which players try to throw the ball.

This short article can be made longer. You can help Wikipedia by adding to it.