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Becken — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • basin noun A wide, shallow bowl or fixed sink used for washing.
  • cymbal noun A round, flat metal plate that produces a sharp ringing crash when struck, used in drum kits and orchestras.
  • pelvis noun The ring-shaped bony structure at the base of the spine that supports the legs and protects the lower organs.
  • pool noun A small body of still water, or a purpose-built structure for swimming.
  • tank noun A large container built to hold a liquid or gas.

Senses

Becken is used for these senses in English:

  • basin A wide bowl for washing, sometimes affixed to a wall.
  • cymbal (percussion instrument) A concave plate of metal, usually brass or bronze, that produces a sharp, ringing sound when struck: played either in pairs, by striking them together, or singly by striking with a drumstick or the like.
  • pelvis (anatomy) The large compound bone structure at the base of the spine that supports the legs in hominids.
  • pool Any small body of standing or stagnant water; a puddle.
  • tank An open container or pool for storing water or other liquids.

basin — full definition

  1. noun A wide, shallow bowl or fixed sink used for washing.
  2. noun An area of land drained by a river and its tributaries.
  3. noun A natural or artificial hollow that holds water.

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