furniture consisting of a table or stand to hold a basin and pitcher of water for washing: `wash-hand stand is a British term

[ Syn: wash-hand stand ]

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: washbasin , basin , washbowl , lavatory ]