water basin

Vessel for liquids

A water basin is a bowl or container for holding water, typically for washing.

The term also refers to a natural or artificial depression that collects water—a river basin, drainage basin, or reservoir.

In geography, a water basin is the area of land where all precipitation drains into a common outlet: The Colorado River basin spans seven states.

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dam · watershed · river · ablution · spillway · wetland · lake · garden pond · lavabo · stoup · aquifer · canal · estuary · font · birdbath · irrigation system · pool · delta

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water containment vs. water dispersal

water basindrain

Channel for wastewater

drainage system · water outlet · sieve · colander · strainer

hydrological collection vs. division

water basindrainage divide

Boundary separating river basins

continental divide · ridge line · mountain peak · headwaters · water source

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base, wash, water, basin, aquatic

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