What does CESTA mean?

Definition of "cesta"

"Cesta" is a noun that refers to a basket used in the sport of jai alai. It is pronounced "SEH-stuh" in US English and "CHEH-stuh" in UK English.

Origin and Usage

The word "cesta" comes from the Basque language, which is spoken in the Basque Country region of Spain and France. In jai alai, a sport that originated in the Basque Country, players use a curved basket called a "cesta" to catch and throw a ball against a wall. The word "cesta" is used exclusively in the context of jai alai and is not commonly used in everyday language.

Parts of Speech

"Cesta" is a noun.

Synonyms

There are no commonly used synonyms for "cesta."

Related Words

Some related 5 letter words include:

• Aceta
• Betta
• Caret
• Delta
• Erect

Example Sentences

• The player caught the ball in his cesta and threw it back against the wall.
• Jai alai is the only sport that uses a cesta.
• The cesta is made of wicker and is designed to be lightweight and easy to handle.