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Basin

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Definitions for Basin

noun
a bowl-shaped vessel
Examples
  1. usually used for holding food or liquids
  2. she mixed the dough in a large basin
noun
the quantity that a basin will hold
Synonyms
Examples
  1. a basinful of water
noun
a natural depression in the surface of the land often with a lake at the bottom of it
Examples
  1. the basin of the Great Salt Lake
noun
the entire geographical area drained by a river and its tributaries
Synonyms
river basin watershed drainage basin catchment area catchment basin drainage area
Examples
  1. an area characterized by all runoff being conveyed to the same outlet
  2. flood control in the Missouri basin
noun
a bathroom sink that is permanently installed and connected to a water supply and drainpipe
Synonyms
Examples
  1. where you can wash your hands and face
  2. he ran some water in the basin and splashed it on his face

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