basen — meaning in English

English meaning

• basin noun A wide, shallow bowl or fixed sink used for washing.
• bedpan noun A shallow pan used by a bedridden person for going to the toilet in bed.
• 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

basen is used for these senses in English:

• basin (geography) An area of land from which water drains into a common outlet; drainage basin.
• bedpan A pan used for urination and defecation while in bed, now usually for reasons of medical necessity or convenience.
• pool Any small body of standing or stagnant water; a puddle.
• swimming pool A pool of water used for swimming, usually one which has been artificially constructed.
• tank A pond, pool, or small lake (either natural or artificial).
• wet dock (nautical) A dock that has a constant level of water in which a vessel floats despite the tide; usually achieved by separating the dock from the sea by a lock.

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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