basin

//ˈbeɪ.sɪn//
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Noun

basinSingular
basinsPlural
1

A wide, round, open container used for holding liquids, washing, or food preparation.

She filled the basin with warm water to wash the vegetables.

2

A natural or artificial hollow area that collects water, such as a river basin or drainage basin.

The Amazon basin is the largest river basin in the world.

3

A sheltered area of water deep enough for anchoring ships; a dock or harbor.

The fishing boats returned to the basin at sunset.