basin
nounfeminine/bɐˈsiɐ/high
ba·ci·a
Definitions
1A wide, shallow container typically used for washing or carrying liquids.
She put water in the basin to wash her face.
The fruit basin was at the centre of the table.
Common collocations
washing basinwater basinplastic basin
2A geographical or hydrological area where a river and its tributaries collect water; a topographic depression.
The Douro river basin is one of the largest in Portugal.
The sedimentary basin contains important mineral reserves.
Common collocations
river basinsedimentary basinhydrological basin
Etymology
Do latim 'bacca' (vaso, recipiente), por via do italiano 'baccia'.