Definition of basin

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Basin (n.) An isolated or circumscribed formation, particularly where the strata dip inward, on all sides, toward a center; -- especially applied to the coal formations, called coal basins or coal fields..

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Basin :: Basin (n.) A hollow vessel or dish, to hold water for washing, and for various other uses..
Bombasine :: Bombasine (n.) Same as Bombazine.
Debasement :: Debasement (n.) The act of debasing or the state of being debased.
Atlantic :: Atlantic (a.) Of or pertaining to Mt. Atlas in Libya, and hence applied to the ocean which lies between Europe and Africa on the east and America on the west; as, the Atlantic Ocean (called also the Atlantic); the Atlantic basin; the Atlantic telegraph..
Abasement :: Abasement (n.) The act of abasing, humbling, or bringing low; the state of being abased or humbled; humiliation..
Fountain :: Fountain (n.) An artificially produced jet or stream of water; also, the structure or works in which such a jet or stream rises or flows; a basin built and constantly supplied with pure water for drinking and other useful purposes, or for ornament..
Lecanomancy :: Lecanomancy (n.) divination practiced with water in a basin, by throwing three stones into it, and invoking the demon whose aid was sought..
Caisson :: Caisson (n.) A hollow floating box, usually of iron, which serves to close the entrances of docks and basins..
Continent :: Continent (a.) One of the grand divisions of land on the globe; the main land; specifically (Phys. Geog.), a large body of land differing from an island, not merely in its size, but in its structure, which is that of a large basin bordered by mountain chains; as, the continent of North America..
Basin :: Basin (n.) The entire tract of country drained by a river, or sloping towards a sea or lake..
Basing :: Basing (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Bas.
Dejection :: Dejection (n.) The act of humbling or abasing one's self.
Piscina :: Piscina (n.) A niche near the altar in a church, containing a small basin for rinsing altar vessels..
Posnet :: Posnet (n.) A little basin; a porringer; a skillet.
Basin :: Basin (n.) The quantity contained in a basin.
Watershed :: Watershed (n.) The line of division between two adjacent rivers or lakes with respect to the flow of water by natural channels into them; the natural boundary of a basin.
Basin :: Basin (n.) A hollow place containing water, as a pond, a dock for ships, a little bay..
Basinet :: Basinet (n.) Same as Bascinet.
Washbowl :: Washbowl (n.) A basin, or bowl, to hold water for washing one's hands, face, etc..
Tank :: Tank (n.) A large basin or cistern; an artificial receptacle for liquids.
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