- washstand wash·stand n
- ['wɒʃˌstænd]
lavamano m inv
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washstand wash·stand n
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Washstand — Wash stand , n. A piece of furniture holding the ewer or pitcher, basin, and other requisites for washing the person. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
washstand — wash|stand [ˈwɔʃstænd US ˈwo:ʃ , ˈwa:ʃ ] n a table in a bedroom, used in the past for holding the things needed for washing your face … Dictionary of contemporary English
washstand — wash|stand [ waʃ,stænd ] noun count a tall table with a bowl for water used in the past for washing your face or hands … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
washstand — wash•stand [[t]ˈwɒʃˌstænd, ˈwɔʃ [/t]] n. 1) fur a piece of furniture holding a basin, pitcher, etc., for use in washing one s hands and face 2) fur a stationary fixture having faucets with running water, for the same purpose • Etymology: 1820–30 … From formal English to slang
Washstand — A washstand is a table or stand containing conveniences for personal ablutions. In its 18th century form it was called a basin, stand or basin frame, and is still sometimes described as a washhand stand. Its direct, but remote, ancestor was the… … Wikipedia
washstand — /wosh stand , wawsh /, n. 1. a piece of furniture holding a basin, pitcher, etc., for use in washing one s hands and face. 2. a stationary fixture having faucets with running water, for the same purpose. [1820 30; WASH + STAND] * * * ▪ furniture… … Universalium
wash — v. & n. v. 1 tr. cleanse (oneself or a part of oneself, clothes, etc.) with liquid, esp. water. 2 tr. (foll. by out, off, away, etc.) remove a stain or dirt in this way. 3 intr. wash oneself or esp. one s hands and face. 4 intr. wash clothes etc … Useful english dictionary
wash-hand stand — noun 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: ↑washstand • Hypernyms: ↑furniture, ↑piece of furniture, ↑article of furniture … Useful english dictionary
article of furniture — noun furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy they had too much furniture for the small apartment there was only one piece of furniture in the room • Syn: ↑furniture, ↑piece of furniture • Derivationally related forms:… … Useful english dictionary
piece of furniture — noun furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy they had too much furniture for the small apartment there was only one piece of furniture in the room • Syn: ↑furniture, ↑article of furniture • Derivationally related forms:… … Useful english dictionary
sink — Synonyms and related words: Babylon, Gomorrah, KO, Sodom, abate, ablate, advance, age, alveolation, alveolus, antrum, aquamanile, armpit, ascend, automatic dishwasher, back, back up, ball up, bankrupt, baptize, basin, bate, bath, bathtub, be… … Moby Thesaurus
