basketweaving
The act of weaving baskets, as for example from grasses, wicker, or ropeThe act of weaving baskets, as for example from grasses, wicker, or rope.
/ˈbæsk.ɪtˌwɪiv.ɪŋ/
» Tom took a basketweaving class.
Tom hat einen Korbflechtkurs besucht.
Meaning
2 senses(uncountable)The act of weaving baskets, as for example from grasses, wicker, or rope.
(figuratively, uncountable)Any useless, unproductive, or lightweight activity.
All the classes he takes are basketweaving.
Examples
1 sentencesTom took a basketweaving class.
deTom hat einen Korbflechtkurs besucht. — Pfirsichbaeumchen
Origin
From basket + weaving.From basket + weaving.
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Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable