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pelvis — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • basin noun A wide, shallow bowl or fixed sink used for washing.
  • pelvis noun The ring-shaped bony structure at the base of the spine that supports the legs and protects the lower organs.

Senses

pelvis is used for these senses in English:

  • basin A wide bowl for washing, sometimes affixed to a wall.
  • pelvis (anatomy) The large compound bone structure at the base of the spine that supports the legs in hominids.

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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