basin
US /ˈbeɪ.sən/
UK /ˈbeɪ.sən/
1.
bacinella, lavabo
a wide, round, open container, especially one used for holding liquid or for washing
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She filled the basin with warm water and soap.
Ha riempito la bacinella con acqua calda e sapone.
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The hospital room had a small basin for handwashing.
La stanza d'ospedale aveva un piccolo lavabo per lavarsi le mani.
2.
bacino, depressione
a natural depression in the surface of the land, often with a lake or river at the bottom of it
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The river flows through a large geological basin.
Il fiume scorre attraverso un grande bacino geologico.
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The Amazon River Basin is home to incredible biodiversity.
Il bacino del Rio delle Amazzoni ospita un'incredibile biodiversità.