WASHSTAND
washbasin, basin, washbowl, washstand, lavatory
(noun) a bathroom sink that is permanently installed and connected to a water supply and drainpipe; where you can wash your hands and face; “he ran some water in the basin and splashed it on his face”
washstand, wash-hand stand
(noun) furniture consisting of a table or stand to hold a basin and pitcher of water for washing: ‘wash-hand stand’ is a British term
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
washstand (plural washstands)
(furniture) A table containing a basin and a pitcher of water for washing
(dated) In a stable or garage, a place in the floor prepared so that carriages or automobiles may be washed there and the water run off.
Coordinate terms
• (table): dry sink
Source: Wiktionary
Wash"stand`, n.
Definition: A piece of furniture holding the ewer or pitcher, basin, and other requisites for washing the person.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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