wash-basin

A form of washbasin — 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.

Meanings

nounwash-basin (plural wash-basins)

plural wash-basins

  1. alternativeAlternative spelling of washbasin
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APA

wash-basin. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/wash-basin

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Chicago

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