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washbasin definitions

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WordNet (r) 3.0 (2005)

n
1: a bathroom sink that is permanently installed and connected to a water supply and drainpipe; where you can wash your hands and face; "he ran some water in the basin and splashed it on his face" [syn: washbasin, basin, washbowl, washstand, lavatory]
2: a basin for washing the hands (`wash-hand basin' is a British expression) [syn: washbasin, handbasin, washbowl, lavabo, wash-hand basin]

Merriam Webster's

noun Date: 1812 washbowl

Collin's Cobuild Dictionary

also wash basin(washbasins) A washbasin is a large bowl, usually with taps for hot and cold water, for washing your hands and face. (mainly BRIT; in AM, usually use sink) = basin, sink N-COUNT

Moby Thesaurus

aquamanile, automatic dishwasher, basin, bath, bathtub, bidet, dishpan, dishwasher, ewer, finger bowl, kitchen sink, lavabo, lavatory, piscina, shower, shower bath, shower curtain, shower head, shower room, shower stall, showers, sink, tub, wash barrel, wash boiler, washbowl, washdish, washer, washing machine, washing pot, washpot, washstand, washtub