Basinful: meaning, definitions and examples

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basinful

 

[ ˈbeɪ.sən.fʊl ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

quantity measure

A basinful refers to the amount that a basin can hold, typically used in reference to liquids. It is often used to measure or describe a specific quantity of water or other fluids.

Synonyms

basin's worth, capacity, volume

Examples of usage

  • He poured a basinful of water into the tub.
  • After the rain, there was a basinful of water collected outside.
  • The recipe calls for a basinful of soup to serve the guests.

Translations

Translations of the word "basinful" in other languages:

🇵🇹 bacia cheio

🇮🇳 बेसिन भर

🇩🇪 Bassinfüllung

🇮🇩 penuh baskom

🇺🇦 повний басейн

🇵🇱 pełna misa

🇯🇵 満たされた洗面器

🇫🇷 bassin plein

🇪🇸 lleno de lavabo

🇹🇷 dolu leğen

🇰🇷 가득 찬 세면대

🇸🇦 مليء الحوض

🇨🇿 plný umyvadlo

🇸🇰 plný umývadlo

🇨🇳 装满的盆

🇸🇮 poln umivalnik

🇮🇸 fullur vaskur

🇰🇿 толы жуыну

🇬🇪 სავსე სარეცხი

🇦🇿 dolu çömçə

🇲🇽 lavabo lleno

Etymology

The term 'basinful' is derived from the combination of the word 'basin,' which has its roots in Middle English and Old French 'bacin', meaning a large bowl or dish for holding liquids. The suffix '-ful' denotes 'full of' or 'having the capacity of,' indicating a measure of the amount that can be held. As the language evolved, 'basinful' became a standard term in English, especially in contexts relating to measurements of fluids or substances that could be contained in a basin. This term emphasizes the measurement of volume as defined by the capacity of a bowl or basin, reflecting its utilitarian origins in domestic and culinary practices.