wash-hand basin

British  

noun

1. another name for washbasin

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Example Sentences

Soiled clothing and bed linen should be washed on a hot cycle, while toilet seats, flush handles, wash-hand basin taps and toilet door handles should be disinfected daily and after use.

From BBC

Then he would seat himself at his table and write; and afterwards get up again to the wash-hand basin, and dabble and hum as before.

From Project Gutenberg

Each of these rooms should be fitted with a wash-hand basin and sink, and a plentiful supply of hot and cold water.

From Project Gutenberg

The one set apart for me was nearest the companion, and contained a bunk, a small settee and locker combined, a wash-hand basin, and a place for hanging clothes.

From Project Gutenberg

On one wall hung a looking-glass; and a tiny wash-hand basin of polished zinc was fitted into a little alcove.

From Project Gutenberg