Basinful: meaning, definitions and examples
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basinful
[ ˈbeɪ.sən.fʊl ]
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.