washbasin

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Noun

washbasin (plural washbasins)

1. A basin used for washing, (now) particularly a permanently installed sink, fitted with a water supply and a drain, for washing the hands and face.

Synonyms

• (all senses) handbasin
• (a basin with a water supply) washstand
• (a simple basin without water supply) lavabo, piscina, laver, lavatory (Christian); washbowl

Translations

• French: lavabo
• German: Waschbecken, Waschschüssel
• Italian: lavabo, lavello, acquaio, lavandino
• Portuguese: lavabo
• Russian: умыва́льник
• Spanish: lavabo, pila

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