Definition

The amount of liquid that a basin can contain.

Example

She filled the basinful with water for the plants.

Conversation

I just filled the basinful of water for the plants.

That's great! They really need it in this heat.

Yeah, I think a full basinful will help them thrive.

Absolutely! It’s nice to see them getting some care.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Basinful → It is formed from "basin" (from Old French *bacin*, meaning a shallow container for holding liquid) and "-ful" (meaning full of). The word "basinful" means full of a basin, or the amount that a basin can hold.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'basin' as a container that holds liquid, and '-ful' means it is full of something. So, a basinful is the amount that fills a basin.

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