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Meaning of word basin from English dictionary with examples, synonyms and antonyms.

basin noun

Meaning : A bowl-shaped vessel. Usually used for holding food or liquids.

Example : She mixed the dough in a large basin.

Meaning : The quantity that a basin will hold.

Example : A basinful of water.

Synonyms : basinful

Meaning : A natural depression in the surface of the land often with a lake at the bottom of it.

Example : The basin of the Great Salt Lake.

Meaning : The entire geographical area drained by a river and its tributaries. An area characterized by all runoff being conveyed to the same outlet.

Example : Flood control in the Missouri basin.

Synonyms : catchment area, catchment basin, drainage area, drainage basin, river basin, watershed

Meaning : A bathroom sink that is permanently installed and connected to a water supply and drainpipe. Where you can wash your hands and face.

Example : He ran some water in the basin and splashed it on his face.

Synonyms : lavatory, washbasin, washbowl, washstand

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