basin

Meanings

• noun

  A large, shallow container used for holding or washing things.

  - "The sink is a type of basin used for washing dishes."
  - "After hiking, I dipped my feet into the cool basin."
  - "The public bathhouse had several large basins for washing."

• noun

  A natural depression or hollow area in the ground.

  - "The desert basin was surrounded by towering sand dunes."
  - "The basin of a volcano is formed by the collapse of the volcano's caldera."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈbeɪsɪn/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

sink

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with basin
fasion , station , nation

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Variants

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basin , basinal , basined , basinful , basinfuls , basins , slop basin , slop basins , Annapolis Basin , Donbas , Donbass , Donets Basin , Foxe Basin , Great Basin , Great Basin National Park , Kane Basin , Kuzbas , Kuzbass , Kuznetsk Basin , Minas Basin

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Etymology

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Old French 'bassin' meaning 'container, basin, or pool'

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Trivia

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1. The world's largest basin is the Dead Sea, which is over 1,200 feet deep.

2. The term 'basin' is also used in geology to describe a circular or elliptical area of land drained by a river or group of rivers.

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Related Concepts

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1. Bath: A room or space equipped with a basin or bathtub for washing or bathing.

2. Sink: A basin fitted with a drain and usually a tap or faucet, used for washing dishes or personal hygiene.

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Culture

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Basins have been used for various purposes throughout history, including religious rituals, bathing, and washing. In literature, basins are often used as symbols of cleansing and renewal.

How to Memorize "basin"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a large, shallow container used for holding water or a natural depression in the ground.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'basin' with the image of a sink or a large container used for washing.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the word 'basin' as 'Bringing All Sinks In Necessary'.

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