this post was submitted on 25 Apr 2025
1385 points (100.0% liked)

cats

22499 readers
1797 users here now

Typical internet cats. Videos, pics, memes, and discussion welcome!

Rule 1) Be kind

Rule 2) Follow the lemmy.world rules

other cat communities midwest.social cats

founded 2 years ago
MODERATORS
you are viewing a single comment's thread
view the rest of the comments
[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/basin

A) an open usually circular vessel with sloping or curving sides used typically for holding water for washing

B) chiefly British : a bowl used especially in cooking

C) the quantity contained in a basin spilled a basin of water on the floor

Not only is that not a measurement the US uses, the only geographical location mentioned in the definition is "chiefly British."

So, uh, "no."