nounπShareA wide bowl for washing, sometimes affixed to a wall"The children lined up to wash their hands in the row of basins attached to the restroom wall. "utensilarchitecturebuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA shallow bowl used for a single serving of a drink or liquidy food"The children carefully carried their basins of soup back to their table after the lunch lady served them. "utensilfooddrinkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA depression, natural or artificial, containing water"After a heavy rain, several small basins formed in the garden, filled with water. "geographygeologyenvironmentnatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn area of land from which water drains into a common outlet; drainage basin"Several towns are located within the river's basins. "geographygeologyenvironmentareaChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA rock formation scooped out by water erosion"After centuries of rainfall, the river carved deep basins into the canyon walls. "geologygeographynatureenvironmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo create a concavity or depression in."The construction workers basined the area around the new tree before adding the mulch, so water would collect and nourish the roots. "geologyenvironmentnatureactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo serve as or become a basin."The valley basins and gradually fills with rainwater during the monsoon season, creating a temporary lake. "geographynatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo shelter or enclose in a basin."The river basins the small town, protecting it from harsh winds. "geographygeologyenvironmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
