1. (

• washbasin ,
• basin ,
• washbowl ,
• washstand ,
• lavatory ,

) 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" ;

2. (

• washbasin ,
• handbasin ,
• washbowl ,
• lavabo ,
• wash-hand_basin

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