basketweaving

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English[edit]

Alternative forms[edit]

basket weaving

Etymology[edit]

basket +‎ weaving

Pronunciation[edit]

(UK) IPA^(key): /ˈbæsk.ɪtˌwɪiv.ɪŋ/, /ˈbæsk.ətˌwɪiv.ɪŋ/

Noun[edit]

basketweaving (uncountable)

English Wikipedia has articles on:

basket weaving and underwater basket weaving

Wikipedia Wikipedia

The act of weaving baskets, as for example from grasses, wicker, or rope.
(figurative) Any useless, unproductive, or lightweight activity.
All the classes he takes are basketweaving.

Translations[edit]

act of weaving baskets

Catalan: cistelleria f
Finnish: korinpunonta

useless or unproductive activity

Finnish: puuhastelu (fi)

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