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Definition basin in British English

basin noun

[countable] noun
/ˈbeɪs(ə)n/
1

a large bowl fixed to the wall in a bathroom for washing your face and hands in

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3

a large area of land whose surface water all flows into a particular river or lake

Example

the Colorado River Basin

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3.1

an enclosed area of water where boats can be kept

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3.2

a large area of the Earth's surface that is lower than the surrounding area

Example

the Caribbean Basin

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Definition basin in British English