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washstand
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wash·stand  (wshstnd, wôsh-)
n.
1. A stand designed to hold a basin and pitcher of water for washing.
2. A stationary bathroom sink.

washstand [ˈwɒʃˌstænd]
n
(Fine Arts & Visual Arts / Furniture) a piece of furniture designed to hold a basin, etc., for washing the face and hands
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.washstand - furniture consisting of a table or stand to hold a basin and pitcher of water for washing: `wash-hand stand' is a British termwashstand - furniture consisting of a table or stand to hold a basin and pitcher of water for washing: `wash-hand stand' is a British term
article of furniture, furniture, piece of furniture - furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy; "they had too much furniture for the small apartment"; "there was only one piece of furniture in the room"
2.washstand - a bathroom sink that is permanently installed and connected to a water supply and drainpipewashstand - a bathroom sink that is permanently installed and connected to a water supply and drainpipe; where you can wash your hands and face; "he ran some water in the basin and splashed it on his face"
sink - plumbing fixture consisting of a water basin fixed to a wall or floor and having a drainpipe
Translations
washstand [ˈwɒʃstænd] Nlavabo m, lavamanos m inv
washstand [ˈwɒʃstænd] ntable f de toilette
wash-wipe [ˈwɒʃwaɪp] n (on windscreen)lave-glace m inv
washstand [ˈwɒʃˌstænd] nlavamano m inv


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While the functions of washstands and commode chests have been replaced by the modern bathroom sink, it can still provide good and decorative bedroom storage.
[ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] HERE ARE TWO OF THE WASHSTANDS AVAILABLE .
Curtains hung across wires in the corners for closets, boxes were used for washstands and to hold clothing and personal items, and shuck mattresses were provided as beds.
 
 
 
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