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Washbasin

noun

A bathroom sink that is permanently installed and connected to a water supply and drainpipe; where you can wash your hands and face. Synonyms: basin, lavatory, washbowl, washstand.

A basin for washing the hands ('wash-hand basin' is a British expression). Synonyms: handbasin, lavabo, wash-hand basin, washbowl.

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"Washbasin" Quotes from Famous Books

... from the field, filled a tin washbasin at the tank, set it on a cracker box, and proceeded to clean up for supper. He rolled his sleeves up far above his elbows and scrubbed all the visible parts of his body from the top of his bald head to the shoulder blade ...

— The Desert Fiddler • William H. Hamby

Words linked to "Washbasin" : Britain, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Great Britain, bathroom, bath, UK, sink, United Kingdom, U.K.