Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

basketweaving

/ˈbæsk.ɪtˌwɪiv.ɪŋ/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: bas-ketweav-ing
IPA: /ˈbæsk.ɪtˌwɪiv.ɪŋ/

26

Scrabble Score

13

Letters

3

Syllables

11

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

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

Uncountable

noun

Any useless, unproductive, or lightweight activity.

Uncountable

Example Sentences

"All the classes he takes are basketweaving."

Etymology

From basket + weaving.

Regional Pronunciation

British English: /ˈbæsk.ɪtˌwɪiv.ɪŋ/

Usage

Uncountable

Inflected Forms

basket weaving (alternative)

Questions

How do you pronounce basketweaving?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˈbæsk.ɪtˌwɪiv.ɪŋ/.
What does basketweaving mean?: The act of weaving baskets, as for example from grasses, wicker, or rope.
Where does basketweaving come from?: From basket + weaving.

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