basin
basin /ˈbeɪsən/
noun
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(
)
A bowl-shaped vessel; usually used for holding food or liquids
(
basin
)
a bowl-shaped vessel; usually used for holding food or liquids
She mixed the dough in a large basin
she mixed the dough in a large basin
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A bathroom sink that is permanently installed and connected to a water supply and drainpipe; where you can wash your hands and face
(
basin
, lavatory
[ N. American] , washstand
, washbasin
, washbowl
)
a bathroom sink that is permanently installed and connected to a water supply and drainpipe; where you can wash your hands and face
He ran some water in the basin and splashed it on his face
he ran some water in the basin and splashed it on his face
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The entire geographical area drained by a river and its tributaries; an area characterized by all runoff being conveyed to the same outlet
(
basin
, catchment area
, catchment basin
, drainage area
, drainage basin
, river basin
, watershed
)
the entire geographical area drained by a river and its tributaries; an area characterized by all runoff being conveyed to the same outlet
Flood control in the Missouri basin
flood control in the Missouri basin
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A natural depression in the surface of the land often with a lake at the bottom of it
(
basin
)
a natural depression in the surface of the land often with a lake at the bottom of it
The basin of the Great Salt Lake
the basin of the Great Salt Lake
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The quantity that a basin will hold
(
basin
, basinful
)
the quantity that a basin will hold
A basinful of water
a basinful of water
