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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


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


Synonymsbasin, lavatory, washbowl, washstand


Broader (hypernym)sink

2. washbasin (artifact) a basin for washing the hands (`wash-hand basin' is a British expression)


Synonymshandbasin, lavabo, wash-hand basin, washbowl


Broader (hypernym)basin


Part meronymbath, bathroom


Domain regionBritain, Great Britain, U.K., UK, United Kingdom, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland









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