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1. Synonyms, etymology, translation, definition, examples and notes

1.1. Subject field:

Fishing gears. (Hierarchy:

Fisheries
Fishing
Fishing gears

Fishing. (Hierarchy:

Fisheries
Fishing

1.2. IPA transcription and prononciation for basket, fishing basket and basket trap:

Basket: BrE /ˈbɑːskɪt/NAmE /ˈbæskɪt/

1.3. Synonyms of basket:

There are 2 international synonyms for basket. These include:

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1.4. Etymology of basket, fishing basket and basket trap:

Middle English: from Old French basket, of unknown ultimate origin.

1.5. French translation of basket, fishing basket and basket trap:

Basket can be translated into French as:

1.6. Definition of basket in fisheries:

Basket, also known as fishing basket, or basket trap, is defined as: a type of passive fishing gear having the form of a basket often placed at the bottom of water and used to trap fish, crabs, and other aquatic resources. ** Barrel-shaped structure made out of willow, with one or two funnel-shaped openings.