Under the microscope, basket cells form dense networks around the soma of pyramidal neurons, shaping cortical inhibition.

The basket cell forms powerful inhibitory synapses on Purkinje cells, shaping cerebellar output during motor learning.

The Midwest has often been called America's bread basket because of its vast grain farms.

She strapped a carrying basket to her back and set off down the mountain trail with her arms free.

The mountain guide secured the rope and supplies in a burden basket, leaving his hands free to steady himself on the steep trail.

The central bank adjusted its reserve composition by adding a basket of currencies to reduce volatility.

The fund manager adjusted the currency basket to reduce exposure to volatile emerging-market currencies.

Don't be such a chatter-basket at dinner; some of us are trying to listen.

At the village fair, the artisans displayed an impressive array of basket-works that showcased their ancestral weaving techniques.

I put together a gift basket of local cheeses, jams, and crackers for my neighbor's housewarming.