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basin
ˈbeɪsɪn
noun
umywalka
Also
miednica(f)miska(f)
Definition
A wide, round, open container, usually made of ceramic or metal, used for holding water or washing.
Examples
She filled the basin with warm water to wash her face before bed.
Napełniła umywalkę ciepłą wodą, żeby umyć twarz przed snem.
The old house had a ceramic basin in the bathroom, cracked with age.
Stary dom miał ceramiczną umywalkę w łazience, popękaną ze starości.
Collocations
wash basinceramic basinkitchen basin
noun
dorzecze
Also
niecka(f)basen(m)
Definition
A natural depression in the surface of the land, often with a river running through it, or a large area of land drained by a river.
Examples
The Amazon River basin is home to incredible biodiversity and unique ecosystems.
Dorzecze Amazonki jest domem dla niesamowitej bioróżnorodności i unikalnych ekosystemów.
The geological basin contained rich deposits of oil and natural gas.
Niecka geologiczna zawierała bogate złoża ropy naftowej i gazu ziemnego.
Synonyms
Collocations
river basindrainage basinsedimentary basin
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