Pronunciation: [bˈe͡ɪsa͡ɪnd] (IPA) 
The word "basined" is spelled with a "s" instead of a "z" because it follows the standard British English spelling rules. The "s" represents the voiceless alveolar fricative sound /s/, which is the correct sound for this word, while the "z" represents the voiced alveolar fricative sound /z/. The word means to be situated or centered in a basin or to provide with a basin. The IPA phonetic transcription for "basined" is /ˈbeɪsɪnd/.
The term "basined" refers to the action of placing or arranging something in a basin or being formed, shaped, or enclosed in the shape of a basin. A basin, in this context, typically refers to a wide, shallow, and round container or receptacle that is used for holding or containing various substances or materials, such as water, food, or natural geological formations.
When something is described as being "basined," it implies that it has been specifically positioned or arranged within the confines of a basin. This can either be done intentionally for practical purposes, such as filling a basin with water for washing dishes, or it can occur naturally through geological processes, resulting in the formation of a hollow or concave region that resembles a basin, like a basin-shaped lake or a basin-like land depression.
The term "basined" can also be used to describe an object or structure that has been molded or created in the shape of a basin. This could include a basin-shaped sink, a basin-like section of a curved sculpture, or a basin-like construction for a specific purpose, such as a basin-shaped catchment area for rainwater harvesting.
In summary, "basined" pertains to the act of placing or arranging something in a basin or being formed, shaped, or enclosed in the shape of a basin. Whether referring to intentional arrangements or natural formations, this term describes the specific relationship between an object or substance and a basin.
Enclosed in a basin; in geol., any dipping or disposition of strata towards a common centre or axis; the depressions and receptacles of sears or lakes.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
The word "basined" is derived from the noun "basin", which originally comes from the Old French word "bacin" or "bason", meaning "large shallow vessel or dish". This Old French term traces its roots back to the Late Latin word "baccinum", meaning "dish" or "basin". Ultimately, it is believed to have originated from the Latin word "bacca", which referred to various round or curved objects such as a berry, fruit, or swelling. Over time, "basin" came to refer to a wide variety of shallow vessels or containers, and the word "basined" is the past participle form of "basin", describing something that has been placed or contained within a basin.
