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Meaning of WASHSTAND

Pronunciation:  'wâsh`stand

WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
  1. [n]  a bathroom or lavatory sink that is permanently installed and connected to a water supply and drainpipe; where you wash your hands and face; "he ran some water in the basin and splashed it on his face"
  2. [n]  furniture consisting of a table or stand to hold a basin and pitcher of water for washing: `wash-hand stand' is a British term
 
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 Synonyms: basin, lavatory, washbasin, washbowl, wash-hand stand
 
 See Also: article of furniture, furniture, piece of furniture, sink

 

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
\Wash"stand`\, n.
A piece of furniture holding the ewer or pitcher, basin, and
other requisites for washing the person.
 

 

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