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BASINS

(noun, verb)
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Definitions

There are 8 meanings of the word Basins.

Basins - as a noun

A bowl-shaped vessel; usually used for holding food or liquids

Example: "She mixed the dough in a large basin"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
vessel
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The quantity that a basin will hold

Example: "A basinful of water"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
basinful

A natural depression in the surface of the land often with a lake at the bottom of it

Example: "The basin of the great salt lake"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
depressionnatural depression
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The entire geographical area drained by a river and its tributaries; an area characterized by all runoff being conveyed to the same outlet

Example: "Flood control in the missouri basin"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
catchment areacatchment basindrainage areadrainage basinriver basinwatershed
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
geographic areageographic regiongeographical areageographical region
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A bathroom sink that is permanently installed and connected to a water supply and drainpipe; where you can wash your hands and face

Example: "He ran some water in the basin and splashed it on his face"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
lavatorywashbasinwashbowlwashstand

Basins - as a verb

To create a concavity or depression in.

To serve as or become a basin.

To shelter or enclose in a basin.

Example Sentences

"The bathroom had two basins."
"She filled the basins with warm water."
"The river flowed through fertile basins."
"The hotel had basins in every room."
"They washed their hands in the basins."
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Word Game Points

Is BASINS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, basins is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

BASINS has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.

Is BASINS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, basins is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
BASINS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 10.

Is BASINS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, basins is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
BASINS has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.

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