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- Dictionarybasin/ˈbeɪs(ə)n/
noun
- 1. a bowl for washing, typically attached to a wall and having taps connected to a water supply; a washbasin. British Similar
- 2. a wide open container used for preparing food or for holding liquid: "she poured water from the jug into the basin"
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BASIN definition: 1. an open, round container shaped like a bowl with sloping sides, used for holding food or liquid…. Learn more.
1. a. : an open usually circular vessel with sloping or curving sides used typically for holding water for washing. a new washstand and basin. b. chiefly British : a bowl used especially in cooking. : the quantity contained in a basin. spilled a basin of water on the floor. 2. a.
Basin definition: a circular container with a greater width than depth, becoming smaller toward the bottom, used chiefly to hold water or other liquid, especially for washing.. See examples of BASIN used in a sentence.
an open, round container shaped like a bowl with sloping sides, used for holding food or liquid: a pudding basin. Hatem Frhat/EyeEm/GettyImages. mainly UK.
A basin is a large or deep bowl that you use for holding liquids, or for mixing or storing food. Place the eggs and sugar in a large basin. ...a pudding basin. Synonyms: bowl, dish, vessel, container More Synonyms of basin. A basin of something such as water is an amount of it that is contained in a basin.
Definition of basin noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
1. a round container open and wide at the top with sides sloping inwards towards the bottom or base, esp one in which liquids are mixed or stored. 2. Also called: basinful the amount a basin will hold. 3. a washbasin or sink.
A basin is a container that holds water and is used for washing, but you probably just call it your bathroom sink. You can think of basinas something shaped like a bowl. If you're going for an old-fashioned ring, say "wash basin." If you’re in England, you might use a basin for cooking.
BASIN definition: 1. a bowl for liquids or food: 2. the bowl that is fixed to the wall in a bathroom, where you can…. Learn more.
1. A basin is a large or deep bowl that you use for holding liquids. [...] 2. A basin of something such as water is an amount of it that is contained in a basin. [...] 3. A basin is a sink. [...] More. Synonyms of 'basin' • bowl, dish, vessel [...] • washbasin, sink [...] • valley, hollow, gorge [...] More.
