BASIN


Meaning of BASIN in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ beɪs(ə)n ]

( basins)

1.

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.

N-COUNT

A basin of something such as water is an amount of it that is contained in a basin.

We were given a basin of water to wash our hands in.

N-COUNT : N of n

2.

A basin is the same as a washbasin .

...a cast-iron bath with a matching basin and wc.

N-COUNT

3.

The basin of a large river is the area of land around it from which streams run down into it.

...the Amazon basin.

N-COUNT : with supp , oft in names

4.

In geography, a basin is a particular region of the world where the earth’s surface is lower than in other places. ( TECHNICAL )

...countries around the Pacific Basin.

N-COUNT : with supp , oft in names

5.

A basin is a partially enclosed area of deep water where boats or ships are kept.

N-COUNT : usu n N

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