basinnoun [ C ]
uk/ˈbeɪ.sən/us/ˈbeɪ.sən/basin noun [ C ] (CONTAINER)
B1 mainly UK an open, round container shaped like a bowl with sloping sides, used for holding food or liquid:
a pudding basin
mainly UK the amount of something that a basin can hold:
a basin of water
mainly UK a washbasin :
I've cleaned the basin and scrubbed the bath.
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- Run some water into the basin and wash your hands and face properly.
- When you have broken the eggs into a basin, whisk them together lightly with a fork.
- The basin in the upstairs bathroom has gold taps!
- I keep various cleaning fluids under the basin in the back toilet.
- In the auction there is a rather nice antique porcelain basin and jug.
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Dishes, bowls, cups & glasses
- beaker
- bowl
- chalice
- champagne flute
- coaster
- crockery
- dinner service
- dish
- middy
- mortar
- mug
- place mat
- platter
- pudding basin
- stein
- stem
- stoneware
- tableware
- tankard
- tea set
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Measurements of volume: informal
Bathroom fixtures & fittings
basin noun [ C ] (AREA)
the area of land from which streams run into a river, lake, or sea
a sheltered area of deep water where boats are kept
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Parts of watercourses
- artesian well
- branch
- confluence
- delta
- drainage basin
- estuary
- firth
- geyser
- head
- lock
- lock-keeper
- meander
- midstream
- mooring
- reach
- spring
- towpath
- tributary
- water table
- weir
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Ports & docks
Bays & gulfs