1.NounSomeone (especially a soldier) who has lost all four limbs. .mw-parser-output .defdate{font-size:smaller}
2.NounAn institution or country in a bad condition or difficult situation (economically, financially or otherwise).
"This country is a financial basket case, a country so broke that it should be a perfect warning to lenders.; Some countries are breadbaskets, others basket cases."
3.NounOne made powerless or ineffective, as by nerves, panic, stress or exhaustion; someone considered mentally unstable.
"She was a complete basket case the morning of her wedding."
4.NounAn item in a disassembled state that is brought to be repaired.