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BASIN

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There are 8 meanings of the word Basin.

How to pronounce basin:

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Basin - as a noun

A bowl-shaped vessel; usually used for holding food or liquids

Example: "She mixed the dough in a large basin"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
vessel9
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The quantity that a basin will hold

Example: "A basinful of water"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
basinful13

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"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
depression13natural depression
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

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 (Exact Relations)
catchment areacatchment basindrainage areadrainage basinriver basinwatershed16
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
geographic areageographic regiongeographical areageographical region
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

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 (Exact Relations)
lavatory14washbasin17washbowl19washstand16

Basin - as a verb

To create a concavity or depression in.

To serve as or become a basin.

To shelter or enclose in a basin.

Example Sentences

"She filled the basin with water to wash her face."
"The river flows through a deep basin in the mountains."
"The explorers discovered a large basin near the coast."
"The bathroom sink was made of porcelain and had a basin shape."
"The basin of the sink was filled with dirty dishes."
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Word Game Points

Is BASIN a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, basin is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

BASIN has a SCRABBLE points total of 7.

Is BASIN a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, basin is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
BASIN has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 9.

Is BASIN a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, basin is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
BASIN has a WORDFEUD points total of 8.

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