Basin and Can

Basin

Basin noun - A bowl-shaped vessel; usually used for holding food or liquids.
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Synonyms for Basin

Can and basin are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Can" instead a noun "Basin".

Can

Can noun - A metal container in the shape of a cylinder.

Basin and can are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Basin" instead a noun "Can".

How words are described

full full basin full can
empty empty basin empty can
entire entire basin entire can
large large basin large can
Other adjectives: giant.

Both words in one sentence

  • She only admits to being grossed out by it afterwards, when she demands a washing-basin IMMEDIATELY so she can wash her hands.
    Source: Spit Shake
  • Money Fetish Salluste in La Folie des Grandeurs: his manservant wakes him up every morning by dropping handfuls of gold coins in a basin—and he can tell just by the sound whether one is missing.
    Source: Money Fetish
  • Peter, he informs the first nun in line that he knows that she has broken her vow of abstinence with her hands, but she can be forgiven if she cleanses her hands in a basin of holy water.
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