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washbasin

/ˈwɒʃˌbeɪ.sən/

/ˈwɑːʃˌbeɪ.sən/

Translations

washbasinnoun

washbasins

/ˈwɒʃˌbeɪ.sən/

/ˈwɑːʃˌbeɪ.sən/

She filled the washbasin with warm water to wash her face.

Elle a rempli le lavabo d'eau chaude pour se laver le visage.

Additional translations

cuvetteDans un sens ancien ou pour un bassin portable de toilette.

Synonyms

hand basin

washbasinadjective

/ˈwɒʃˌbeɪ.sɪn/

/ˈwɑːʃˌbeɪ.sɪn/

Used attributively before another noun, e.g. "a washbasin cabinet"

de lavaboEmploi surtout en complément nominal.

They installed a new washbasin tap to match the sink.

Ils ont installé un nouveau robinet de lavabo pour l'assortir à l'évier.

washbasinnoun

A fixed bowl or basin with a water supply and drainage, used for washing hands and face.

She filled the washbasin with warm water to wash her face.

A portable bowl or basin used for washing oneself, typically accompanied by a jug of water.

The traveler carried a small washbasin and pitcher in his luggage.

washbasinadjective

Relating to or designed for use with a washbasin.

They installed a new washbasin tap to match the sink.