Meaning of the word basin in English

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basin

US /ˈbeɪ.sən/

UK /ˈbeɪ.sən/

a wide, round, open container, especially one used for holding liquid or for washing

Example:

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She filled the basin with warm water and soap.

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The hospital room had a small basin for handwashing.

Synonym:

bowl sink tub washbowl

a natural depression in the surface of the land, often with a lake or river at the bottom of it

Example:

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The river flows through a large geological basin.

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The Amazon River Basin is home to incredible biodiversity.

Synonym:

depression valley hollow crater

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pudding basin