λεκάνη — meaning in English
lekani
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English meaning
- catchment noun A structure or area of land that collects and holds water, or the water gathered this way.
- Pan noun A wide, shallow metal container used for cooking food over heat.
- pelvis noun The ring-shaped bony structure at the base of the spine that supports the legs and protects the lower organs.
- toilet noun A fixture, usually with a bowl and seat, used for urination and defecation and flushed with water.
Senses
λεκάνη is used for these senses in English:
- catchment (often, attributive) Any structure or land feature which catches and holds water; the collection of such water.
- pan (geography, geology) An expanse of level land located in a depression, especially
- pelvis (anatomy) The large compound bone structure at the base of the spine that supports the legs in hominids.
- toilet (NZ) A small secondary lavatory having a fixture used for urination and defecation and sink but no bathtub or shower.
- toilet (UK, AU, HK) A room, enclosed area or single-purpose building containing a fixture or fixtures used for urination and defecation; a bathroom or water closet. [from 19th c.]
catchment — full definition
- noun A structure or area of land that collects and holds water, or the water gathered this way.
- noun The area served by a particular school, hospital or other facility, or the people living in it.
Pan — full definition
- noun A wide, shallow metal container used for cooking food over heat.
- verb To criticize something harshly, especially a film, book, or performance.
- verb To move a camera slowly across a scene.
- verb To turn out well; to be successful (usually as "pan out").
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