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- pronunciation:
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sihn
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noun |
| definition 1: |
an open, shallow bowl used to hold water for washing.
The nurse brought in a basin filled with warm water. |
| definition 2: |
a large area of land drained by a river.
The Amazon basin is in South America. |
| related words: |
bay, bowl, hollow, valley, vessel |
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| derivations: |
basined (adj.), basinlike (adj.) |
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