Definitions

1. noun

A container, typically made of ceramic or metal, used for washing the hands, face, or other parts of the body.

“She washed her hands in the basin.”

2. noun

A depressed area of land, especially a hollow or a valley.

“The river flowed through a deep basin in the mountains.”

3. noun

A large depression or cavity in the Earth’s surface, often containing a lake or a sea.

“The basin was formed by a volcanic eruption millions of years ago.”

4. noun

A region or area of the Earth’s surface, often with a specific geological feature, such as a mountain range or a river system.

“The researchers studied the geological history of the basin.”

5. verb

To cut or hollow out (a surface or a material) in a basin-like shape.

“The sculptor basined the marble to create a beautiful statue.”

6. verb

To shape or form (a material) into a basin-like shape.

“The potter basined the clay to create a beautiful vase.”