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basketball equipment

basketball equipment

1.4
Items that you use to play basketball, like balls and nets
  • noun
  • /ˈbæskɪtˌbɔl ɪˈkwɪpmənt/
translation icon : equipo de baloncesto
  • The school purchased new basketball equipment for the team, including nets and basketballs.

Examples

  • She stored all her basketball equipment in a large duffel bag after practice.

  • Proper basketball equipment is required for safety and optimal performance during games.

  • I bought new basketball equipment for the season.

  • Do you have all the basketball equipment ready?

  • The coach provided each player with the necessary basketball equipment, including uniforms and shoes.

  • Before the game, they checked that all the basketball equipment was in good condition, especially the balls and nets.

  • She bought new basketball equipment to enhance her training, ensuring she had the right gear to improve her skills.

Synonyms

sporting goods
vsbasketball equipment
  • US
19 1.8

Items used for sports, like balls or rackets

is specific to one sport in use not a general retail category
sports equipment
vsbasketball equipment
3 1.5

Things used to play a sport, like balls, racquets, or protective gear

is limited to gear for one particular sport rather than many sports
game equipment
vsbasketball equipment
2.6

A set of things needed to play a game, like balls or cards

is limited to athletic gear rather than any game items

Surface Forms

Morphology

basketball + equipment

The meaning is directly and transparently derived from combining 'basketball' (the sport) with 'equipment' (objects needed for an activity). This simple noun–noun compound refers to gear used for basketball and follows a common compositional pattern that a B1 learner who knows both constituents will readily understand.

Etymology

Basketball equipment is a simple name made from basketball and equipment: the ball and the gear like hoops, nets, shoes, and jerseys. Think of a gym bag with these things; they help you play and stay safe, so the phrase means 'objects and gear used when playing basketball'.