A goal{3} consisting of a short cylindrical net suspended from a circular rim, which itself is attached at about ten feet above floor level to a backboard, placed at the end of a basketball court. In professional basketball, two such baskets are used, one at each end of the court, and each team may score only by passing the ball though its own basket. In informal games, only one such basket is often used.
An instance of scoring points by throwing the basketball through the basket; as, he threw four baskets in the first quarter; -- the ball must pass through the basket from above in order to score points.
consists of a metal rim with a corded net hanging off of it; attached to the backboard
A successful shot at the goal.
The metal hoop or goal (rim); also a score when the ball goes through the hoop.
horizontal hoop with a net through which players try to throw the basketball
a score in basketball made by throwing the ball through the hoop
not just the literal name, to 'score a basket' is to score point(s)
attached to the backboard, it consists of a metal rim 18" in diameter suspended 10' from the floor, from which a 15-18" corded net hangs, and through which points are scored; also used to refer to a successful field goal.
Consists of the rim and the net, also known a the hoop.
a basketball goal that is constructed of a metal rim that is suspended 10 feet above the floor. The basketball net is corded and is 15 to 18 inches long.