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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The act of weaving baskets, as for example from grasses, wicker, or rope. uncountable
2. 2
   Any useless, unproductive, or lightweight activity. figuratively, uncountable

   "All the classes he takes are basketweaving."

Example

More examples

"Tom took a basketweaving class."

Etymology

From basket + weaving.

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