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WASHBASIN

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English dictionary: Word overview

WASHBASIN (noun)
  The noun WASHBASIN has 2 senses:

1. a bathroom sink that is permanently installed and connected to a water supply and drainpipe; where you can wash your hands and face
2. a basin for washing the hands ('wash-hand basin' is a British expression)

  Familiarity information: WASHBASIN used as a noun is rare.


English dictionary: Word details


WASHBASIN (noun)


Sense 1washbasin [BACK TO TOP]

Meaning:

A bathroom sink that is permanently installed and connected to a water supply and drainpipe; where you can wash your hands and face

Classified under:

Nouns denoting man-made objects

Synonyms:

washbowl; washbasin; lavatory; washstand; basin

Context example:

he ran some water in the basin and splashed it on his face

Hypernyms ("washbasin" is a kind of...):

sink (plumbing fixture consisting of a water basin fixed to a wall or floor and having a drainpipe)


Sense 2washbasin [BACK TO TOP]

Meaning:

A basin for washing the hands ('wash-hand basin' is a British expression)

Classified under:

Nouns denoting man-made objects

Synonyms:

handbasin; lavabo; wash-hand basin; washbasin; washbowl

Hypernyms ("washbasin" is a kind of...):

basin (a bowl-shaped vessel; usually used for holding food or liquids)

Domain region:

Britain; GB; Great Britain; U.K.; UK; United Kingdom; United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (a monarchy in northwestern Europe occupying most of the British Isles; divided into England and Scotland and Wales and Northern Ireland)

Holonyms ("washbasin" is a part of...):

bath; bathroom (a room (as in a residence) containing a bathtub or shower and usually a washbasin and toilet)


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