basketweaving

English

Alternative forms

basket weaving

Etymology

basket +‎ weaving

Pronunciation

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

Noun

basketweaving (uncountable)

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

act of weaving baskets

Catalan: cistelleria f
Finnish: korinpunonta

useless or unproductive activity

Finnish: puuhastelu (fi)

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