handbasin
Definition
Noun A fixed bowl or basin, typically with taps and a drain, used for washing one's hands. It is a common fixture in bathrooms and washrooms.
Usage
The word "handbasin" is used to refer specifically to the plumbing fixture designed for handwashing. It is a standard term, particularly in British English, though understood in other varieties of English.
Examples
- Please rinse the soap off in the handbasin.
- The hotel room had a modern handbasin with a chrome tap.
- She filled the handbasin with warm water to wash her face.
Advanced Usage
- The term is often used in architectural, plumbing, and interior design contexts to specify the type of basin.
- It can be part of descriptive phrases like "porcelain handbasin," "wall-mounted handbasin," or "pedestal handbasin."
Variants and Related Words
- Washbasin: A direct synonym, common in both British and American English.
- Wash-hand basin: A longer, more formal British variant of "handbasin."
- Bathroom sink / Lavatory sink: Common terms in American English, though "sink" can also refer to a kitchen fixture.
- Lavatory: In British English, this can sometimes refer to the room containing a handbasin and toilet, or, in more formal contexts, the handbasin itself.
Synonyms
- Washbasin
- Basin
- Sink (when context specifies it is in a bathroom)
Antonyms
- There are no direct antonyms, as it is a concrete object. Contrasting fixtures could be bathtub or shower tray.
Related Phrases / Compounds
- Handbasin tap: The faucet fitted to a handbasin.
- Handbasin waste: The plug and drain assembly for a handbasin.
Noun
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a basin for washing the hands (`wash-hand basin' is a British expression)
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