handbasin

Small bathroom sink

A handbasin is a small sink for washing hands, typically mounted on a bathroom wall.

The term is more common in British English; Americans usually say sink or washbasin.

There was barely room for a toilet and handbasin in the tiny lavatory.

fixture

sink

Basin with drain

pedestal · wallmounted · countertop · vanity · cloakroom · ensuite · utility · compact · corner · oval

plumbing

tap

Valve controlling liquid flow

  • faucetValve controlling water flow
  • drainChannel for wastewater
  • trapDevice for catching animals

overflow · plughole · waste · spout · valve · shutoff · mixer · stopper · plug · outlet

washing

handwashing

Cleaning palms with soap

  • soapFatty alkali cleanser
  • latherFoamy soap bubbles
  • rinseWash without scrubbing

scrub · water · fingernails · palms · wrists · cleanse · suds · splashing · rinsing · freshening

materials

porcelain

Translucent fired clay

enamel · glass · marble · composite · resin · acrylic · fireclay · glazed · terrazzo · concrete

accessories

towel

Absorbent fabric for drying

splashback · bathmat · flannel · washcloth

hygiene

sanitation

Cleanliness for public health

disinfectant · germs · bacteria · hygienic · cleanser · crosscontamination · handcare · moisturizer

Opposites
size/capacity of washing fixtures

handbasinbathtub

Fixture for soaking

bath · swimming pool · hot tub · soaking tub · jacuzzi

scope of washing purpose

handbasinbathtub

Fixture for soaking

shower · full bath · walk-in shower · wet room · steam shower

Family

hand, basin, handful, handshake, washbasin, basins

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Top 500,000
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Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G