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- pronunciation:
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sihn
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noun |
| definition 1: |
A basin is an open, shallow bowl used to hold water for washing.
The nurse brought in a basin filled with warm water. |
| definition 2: |
A basin is a large area of land whose water from rain flows into one river.
The Amazon River basin is in South America. |
| related words: |
bay, hollow, valley, vessel |
| derivations: |
basined (adj.), basinlike (adj.) |
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