washbins
Basins for soaking
Washbins are containers used for washing, typically large basins or tubs for laundry or dishes.
The term appears in domestic and industrial contexts where items need soaking or scrubbing: She sorted the linens into separate washbins.
In some settings, washbins are fixed utility sinks; in others, portable tubs.
Concave water receptacle
- tubOpen washing basin
- bucketOpen-top carrying vessel
- pailOpen-topped carrying vessel
- washtubBasin for hand-laundering
receptacle · vessel · trough · sink · bowl · drum · vat · galvanized
Cleaning by rubbing hard
- rinsingClearing with water
- soakingCompletely saturated with liquid
- scouringVigorous abrasive cleaning
- disinfectingKilling bacteria and viruses
sanitizing · wiping · sponging · bleaching · sudsy · grimy · dirty · filthy
Chemical cleaning agent
- clotheslineCord for air-drying laundry
- garmentsArticles of clothing
- linensHousehold fabric goods
- soakSaturate with liquid
rinse · agitate · wringer · scrubboard · washboard · bluing · starch · delicates
Stimulated into sudden activity
- metalHard conductive solid
- commercialPaid broadcast promotion
- institutionalOf formal establishments
- janitorialOf maintenance workers
mop sink · utility sink · slop sink · hospital · factory · workshop · garage · laboratory
basin
Concave water receptacle
washtub · receptacle · vessel · trough · sink · bowl · drum · vat · galvanized · plastic
scrubbing
Cleaning by rubbing hard
disinfecting · sanitizing · wiping · sponging · bleaching · sudsy · grimy · dirty · filthy · soiled
detergent
Chemical cleaning agent
- clotheslineCord for air-drying laundry
- garmentsArticles of clothing
- linensHousehold fabric goods
soak · rinse · agitate · wringer · scrubboard · washboard · bluing · starch · delicates · handwash
galvanized
Stimulated into sudden activity
- metalHard conductive solid
- commercialPaid broadcast promotion
- institutionalOf formal establishments
janitorial · mop sink · utility sink · slop sink · hospital · factory · workshop · garage · laboratory · stainless steel
drain
Channel for wastewater
valve · overflow · pipe · P-trap · outlet · inlet · sealant · stopcock · plug · stopper
washbinsdryers
Appliances removing moisture from laundry
tumble dryers · clotheslines · drying racks · spin dryers · clothes dryers