Basin Meaning
There are 5 meaning(s) for word Basin
Meaning 1 : a bathroom sink that is permanently installed and connected to a water supply and drainpipe; where you can wash your hands and face
Example : he ran some water in the basin and splashed it on his face
Synonyms : lavatory, washbasin, washbowl, washstand
Example : he ran some water in the basin and splashed it on his face
Synonyms : lavatory, washbasin, washbowl, washstand
Meaning 2 : the entire geographical area drained by a river and its tributaries; an area characterized by all runoff being conveyed to the same outlet
Example : flood control in the Missouri basin
Synonyms : catchment area, catchment basin, drainage area, drainage basin, river basin, watershed
Example : flood control in the Missouri basin
Synonyms : catchment area, catchment basin, drainage area, drainage basin, river basin, watershed
Meaning 4 : a bowl-shaped vessel; usually used for holding food or liquids
Example : she mixed the dough in a large basin
Example : she mixed the dough in a large basin
Meaning 5 : a natural depression in the surface of the land often with a lake at the bottom of it
Example : the basin of the Great Salt Lake
Example : the basin of the Great Salt Lake