Basin
Noun
Medium
Meaning
English: A large natural depression on the earth's surface, typically containing water; an area drained by a river and its tributaries.
Explanation: Often refers to a geographical area where all rainfall and snowmelt drain into a common river or lake.
Explanation: Often refers to a geographical area where all rainfall and snowmelt drain into a common river or lake.
हिंदी अर्थ
द्रोणी, बेसिन
Examples
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"The Amazon river basin is home to an incredible variety of wildlife."
Synonyms
valley
depression
hollow
catchment
watershed
drainage area
concavity
Antonyms
peak
summit
ridge
mound
hill
plateau
elevation
Memory Trick
Think of a "wash basin" where water collects; a river basin is where river water collects.