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basin in Dutch

basin in Dutch is bassin, bekken, stroomgebied — basin means a wide, shallow bowl or fixed sink used for washing.

basin in Dutch

bassin
noun
A wide bowl for washing, sometimes affixed to a wall.
bekken
noun
A wide bowl for washing, sometimes affixed to a wall.
stroomgebied
noun
(geography) An area of land from which water drains into a common outlet; drainage basin.
bekken
noun
(geography) An area of land from which water drains into a common outlet; drainage basin.

What does "basin" mean?

  1. noun A wide, shallow bowl or fixed sink used for washing.
    "He rinsed the paintbrush in the basin before drying it."
  2. noun An area of land drained by a river and its tributaries.
    "Heavy rain upstream raised water levels across the whole basin."
  3. noun A natural or artificial hollow that holds water.
    "The stream filled a rocky basin, making a perfect swimming spot."
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basin in a sentence

  • He rinsed the paintbrush in the basin before drying it.
  • The hotel bathroom had a marble basin with two gleaming taps.
  • Heavy rain upstream raised water levels across the whole basin.
  • Scientists are mapping the plants growing across the entire river basin.

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What is "basin" in Dutch?
"basin" in Dutch is bassin, bekken, stroomgebied. basin means: A wide, shallow bowl or fixed sink used for washing.
How do you use "basin" in a sentence?
Example: "He rinsed the paintbrush in the basin before drying it." In Dutch, "basin" is bassin, bekken, stroomgebied.
Are there other ways to say "basin" in Dutch?
Yes — Dutch has 3 translations listed for "basin": bassin, bekken, stroomgebied.
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