washbasin

washbasin
noun
1. a bathroom sink that is permanently installed and connected to a water supply and drainpipe; where you can wash your hands and face (Freq. 1)
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he ran some water in the basin and splashed it on his face

Syn: ↑basin, ↑washbowl, ↑washstand, ↑lavatory
Hypernyms: ↑sink
2. a basin for washing the hands (`wash-hand basin' is a British expression)
Syn: ↑handbasin, ↑washbowl, ↑lavabo, ↑wash-hand basin
Hypernyms: ↑basin
Part Holonyms: ↑bathroom, ↑bath

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