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WASHSTAND
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I. (noun)
Sense 1
Meaning:
A bathroom sink that is permanently installed and connected to a water supply and drainpipe; where you can wash your hands and face
Example:
he ran some water in the basin and splashed it on his face
Synonyms:
basin; lavatory; washbasin; washbowl; washstand
Classified under:
Nouns denoting man-made objects
Hypernyms ("washstand" is a kind of...):
sink (plumbing fixture consisting of a water basin fixed to a wall or floor and having a drainpipe)
Sense 2
Meaning:
Furniture consisting of a table or stand to hold a basin and pitcher of water for washing: 'wash-hand stand' is a British term
Synonyms:
wash-hand stand; washstand
Classified under:
Nouns denoting man-made objects
Hypernyms ("washstand" is a kind of...):
article of furniture; furniture; piece of furniture (furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy)
