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Definition of basin - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
washing bowlUK bowl for washing, typically fixed in a bathroom or kitchenUK
- She filled the basin with warm water to wash the dishes..
2.
geographynatural depression on the earth's surface, typically containing water
- The Amazon Basin is home to the largest rainforest on Earth..
3.
river drainageTECH. area drained by a river and its tributariesTECH.
- The river basin covers several states and includes numerous tributaries..
4.
maritimeTECH. partially enclosed area for mooring vesselsTECH.
- The boats are docked in the basin.
Images of basin
bowl for washing, typically fixed in a bathroom or kitchen 
natural depression on the earth's surface, typically containing water 
partially enclosed area for mooring vessels
Expressions with basin
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large bowl for holding water
She filled the water basin with fresh water.
deep round bowl for cooking puddings
She poured the batter into the pudding basin.
container for holding sugar on a table
She placed the sugar basin next to the teapot.
sink in a bathroom
He brushed his teeth at the washhand basin.
reservoir or structure designed to gather rainfall and runoff
A new catchment basin was constructed to prevent flooding in the city.
area drained by a river and its tributaries
The Amazon river basin covers several countries in South America..
type of drain for collecting rainwater from a street
The catch basin was cleared to prevent flooding during the storm.
area where all water drains to a common outlet
A drainage basin collects rainwater and channels it to a river.
area in a river or harbor filled by the tide
The tidal basin near the city is popular for scenic boat rides.
structure that holds rainwater to slow or stop flooding
The detention basin filled up after the heavy rain.
area made to hold extra water and stop floods
The retention basin filled up after the heavy rain.
bowl for collecting liquid waste in a household
She emptied the tea leaves into the slop basin after breakfast..
Origin of basin
Old French, bacin (basin)
Terms with basin included in their meaning
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recreation
artificial basin for swimming
kitchen
basin for washing dishes or hands
natural basin
any significant accumulation of water
geography
natural or artificial basin used for various purposes
garden
shallow basin for birds to bathe or drink
mammal
great ape closely related to chimpanzees, native to the Congo Basin
organ cavity
basin-like cavity in various organs or structures
Christianity
large basin used for baptism ceremonies
medical
shallow kidney-shaped basin for medical waste
water removal
device that removes water accumulated in a sump basin
hygiene
wash or bathe in a large basin
maritime
basin on a vessel for catching water
geography
waterfall forming a circular basin
architecture
basin preventing sand from entering drains
water venue
public place for bathing, either a basin or an indoor facility
geology
bore-hole in a basin with natural water pressure
religion
basin holding holy water for worshippers
ritual vessel
baptismal font or basin
geography
low-lying basin in a river or stream
history
member of early cultures in the Danube basin
kitchen
large basin for washing dishes
geography
industrial city in the Donets Basin
object
small basin for soaking or washing feet
geography
mountain range in China between Tibet and Tarim Basin
Examples of basin in a sentence
The old basin had a crack in it. The river flowed through the basin, nourishing the land. The basin was filled with crystal-clear water. The Amazon basin is home to diverse wildlife. The basin of the Nile supports millions of people. The marina expanded the basin for more yachts.
A new basin was constructed for the fishing fleet.
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- French:lavabo, bassin, ...
- German:Waschbecken, Senke, ...
- Italian:catino, conca, ...
- Spanish:palangana, cuenca, ...
- Portuguese:pia, bacia, ...
- Chinese:洗脸盆, 自然洼地, ...
- Japanese:洗面器, 盆地, ...
- Arabic:حَوْض, مُنْخَفَض طَبِيعِي, ...
- Hebrew:כִּיוֹר, אַגָּן, ...
- Russian:таз, бассейн, ...
- Ukrainian:таз, басейн, ...
- Hindi:बेसिन, घाटी, ...
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