English noun: washbasin |
1. | washbasin (artifact) a bathroom sink that is permanently installed and connected to a water supply and drainpipe; where you can wash your hands and face |
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| Samples | He ran some water in the basin and splashed it on his face.
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| Synonyms | basin, lavatory, washbowl, washstand |
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| Broader (hypernym) | sink |
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2. | washbasin (artifact) a basin for washing the hands (`wash-hand basin' is a British expression) |
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| Synonyms | handbasin, lavabo, wash-hand basin, washbowl |
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| Broader (hypernym) | basin |
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| Part meronym | bath, bathroom |
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| Domain region | Britain, Great Britain, U.K., UK, United Kingdom, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland |
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