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basin
nounfemininegeneral usevery common/bɐˈsiɐ/ba·ci·a
Definitions
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A wide, shallow container typically used for washing or carrying liquids.
Usage examples
“She put water in the basin to wash her face.”
“The fruit basin was at the centre of the table.”
Common combinations
washing basinwater basinplastic basin
2
A geographical or hydrological area where a river and its tributaries collect water; a topographic depression.
Usage examples
“The Douro river basin is one of the largest in Portugal.”
“The sedimentary basin contains important mineral reserves.”
Synonyms
Common combinations
river basinsedimentary basinhydrological basin