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

[ Syn: basin , washbowl , washstand , lavatory ]

a basin for washing the hands (`wash-hand basin is a British expression)

[ Syn: handbasin , washbowl , lavabo , wash-hand basin ]