LEARNit Dictionary
basin
noun
/ˈbeɪsn/
UK
/ˈbeɪsn/
US
1
a large bowl that has
taps
and is fixed to the wall in a bathroom, used for washing your hands and face in
لگن
2
a large round bowl for holding liquids or (in British English) for preparing foods in; the amount of liquid, etc. in a basin
تشت, کاسه, لگن
a pudding basin
3
an area of land around a large river with streams running down into it
حوضه, آبگیر, حوضه آبخیز, حوزه آبریز, آبخیز
the Amazon Basin
4
a place where the earth’s surface is lower than in other areas of the world
حوضه, گودال, فرورفتگی, تورفتگی, چاله
the Pacific Basin
5
a sheltered area of water providing a safe harbour for boats
بندرگاه, حوضچه, پناهگاه آبی
a yacht basin