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Definitions for wastebasket
ˈweɪstˌbæs kɪt, -ˌbɑ skɪtwaste·bas·ket
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Princeton's WordNet
wastepaper basket, waste-paper basket, wastebasket, waste basket, circular filenoun
a container with an open top; for discarded paper and other rubbish
Wiktionary
wastebasketnoun
A receptacle for items that are to be discarded; a rubbish bin; a garbage can. Usually small and used indoors.
Etymology: Compound of waste + basket.
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wastebasket
A wastebasket is a container, often small and round, used for depositing waste materials, notably paper and smaller garbage items. It is usually found in indoor environments like offices, bedrooms, or kitchens. It can be made of various materials such as plastic, metal, or wicker.
Webster Dictionary
Wastebasketnoun
a basket used in offices, libraries, etc., as a receptacle for waste paper
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of wastebasket in Chaldean Numerology is: 9
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of wastebasket in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9
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Translations for wastebasket
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- odpadkový košCzech
- papirkurvDanish
- PapierkorbGerman
- καλάθι αχρήστωνGreek
- rubujoEsperanto
- papeleraSpanish
- jäteastiaFinnish
- corbeille à papierFrench
- basgaid dramhaíolaIrish
- papírkosárHungarian
- keranjang sampahIndonesian
- cestinoItalian
- wastebasketLatin
- prullenbakDutch
- søppelbøtteNorwegian
- kosz na śmieciPolish
- cesta de lixoPortuguese
- cos de gunoiRomanian
- papperskorgSwedish
- çop sepetiTurkish
- thùng rácVietnamese
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