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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Dejection :: Dejection (n.) The act of humbling or abasing one's self.
Crater :: Crater (n.) The basinlike opening or mouth of a volcano, through which the chief eruption comes; similarly, the mouth of a geyser, about which a cone of silica is often built up..
Gulf :: Gulf (n.) A hollow place in the earth; an abyss; a deep chasm or basin,.
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..
Basin :: Basin (n.) A hollow vessel or dish, to hold water for washing, and for various other uses..
Degradation :: Degradation (n.) The act of reducing in rank, character, or reputation, or of abasing; a lowering from one's standing or rank in office or society; diminution; as, the degradation of a peer, a knight, a general, or a bishop..
Abasement :: Abasement (n.) The act of abasing, humbling, or bringing low; the state of being abased or humbled; humiliation..
Laver :: Laver (n.) A vessel for washing; a large basin.
Park :: Park (n.) A partially inclosed basin in which oysters are grown.
Basin :: Basin (n.) The quantity contained in a basin.
Pan :: Pan (n.) A natural basin, containing salt or fresh water, or mud..
Foyer :: Foyer (n.) The crucible or basin in a furnace which receives the molten metal.
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..
Piscina :: Piscina (n.) A niche near the altar in a church, containing a small basin for rinsing altar vessels..
Basin :: Basin (n.) The entire tract of country drained by a river, or sloping towards a sea or lake..
Font :: Font (n.) A basin or stone vessel in which water is contained for baptizing.
Labrum :: Labrum (n.) A lip or edge, as of a basin..
Cuvette :: Cuvette (n.) A pot, bucket, or basin, in which molten plate glass is carried from the melting pot to the casting table..
Stour :: Stoup (n.) A basin at the entrance of Roman Catholic churches for containing the holy water with which those who enter, dipping their fingers in it, cross themselves; -- called also holy-water stoup..
Basined :: Basined (a.) Inclosed in a basin.
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