nounπShareA wide bowl for washing, sometimes affixed to a wall"My grandmother keeps a beautiful ceramic basin in her bathroom for washing her hands. "utensilbuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA shallow bowl used for a single serving of a drink or liquidy food"The waiter brought a small basin of yogurt for each child at the birthday party. "utensilfooddrinkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA depression, natural or artificial, containing water"The school's water fountain was located in a small basin. "geographynaturegeologyenvironmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn area of land from which water drains into a common outlet; drainage basin"The river's basin covers a large area of farmland, providing water for irrigation. "geographyenvironmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA rock formation scooped out by water erosion"The river carved a beautiful basin into the sandstone cliff face. "geologygeographynatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo create a concavity or depression in."The farmer basinned the earth around the sapling to create a small, contained area for watering. "geographygeologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo serve as or become a basin."The valley floor will basin, eventually filling with water after the heavy rain. "utilityarchitectureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo shelter or enclose in a basin."The large flower pot basinned the fragile seedling, protecting it from the harsh wind. "geographyenvironmentnatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
