Wash-hand Basin (Noun)
Meaning
A basin for washing the hands (`wash-hand basin' is a British expression).
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The wash-hand basin was not working properly in the hotel room's bathroom.
- You need to turn the hot water handle on the wash-hand basin to get warm water.
- She stood at the wash-hand basin, gazing into the mirror and splashing her face.
- The decorative tiles around the wash-hand basin in the bathroom needed cleaning.
- After using the toilet, he always made sure to wash his hands under the running water in the wash-hand basin.