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Basin ˈbeɪsn Hands Large Noun Washed Filled Warm

Word3 basin
WordType (noun)
Phonetic /ˈbeɪsn/ /ˈbeɪsn/
Example
  • he washed his hands in the basin.
  • she filled the basin with warm soapy water.
  • a pudding basin
  • the amazon basin
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basin

(noun)/ˈbeɪsn/ /ˈbeɪsn/
  1. a large bowl that has taps and is fixed to the wall in a bathroom, used for washing your hands and face in
    • He washed his hands in the basin.
    • She filled the basin with warm soapy water.
  2. a large round bowl for holding liquids or (in British English) for preparing foods in; the amount of liquid, etc. in a basin
    • a pudding basin
  3. an area of land around a large river with streams running down into it
    • the Amazon Basin
  4. a place where the earth’s surface is lower than in other areas of the world
    • the Pacific Basin
  5. a sheltered area of water providing a safe harbour for boats
    • a yacht basin

    Word Origin

    • Middle English: from Old French bacin, from medieval Latin bacinus, from bacca ‘water container’, perhaps of Gaulish origin.
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