basin

Definition

  • noun: a kitchen sink
  • noun: an open usually circular vessel with sloping or curving sides used typically for holding water for washing

Examples

  • the Great 'Basin' of the western U.S.

  • the drainage 'basin' of a river

  • a 'basin' of cold water

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) You're not going to bore me, are you, Myranda? Never. Beg pardon, my lady. I've come to refill the wash basin. Oh, I don't need-- You still have friends in the North. If you're ever in trouble, (..)
    2015 TvShow: Game of Thrones Title: Kill the Boy Season: 5 Episode 5
  • (..) They wash up here a couple o' times a month. And more when it gets colder. Homeless, sheltering in the tunnels. Uh, we pulled 'im from the basin, but other than that we didn't touch 'im. - What? - Name's Jimmy. He's from St. Swithin's. It's the boys' home where I... coach some ball. (..)
    2012 The Dark Knight Rises
  • (..) - Are you sure? - Yeah, I'm sure. The vote is nine to three in favour of guilty. Well, if this isn't the livin' end! What are you basin' it on? Stories this guy made up? You oughta write for one of those kooky detective magazines, make a fortune. For cryin' out loud, the kid's own lawyer (..)
    1957 12 Angry Men