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Meanings of washstand in English
Furniture consisting of a table or stand to hold a basin and pitcher of water for washing: `wash-hand stand' is a British term.
Usage of washstand in English
1
She surveyed herself in the little glass over the box-washstand and wondered.
2
The carrier pigeon preened itself comfortably on the edge of the washstand.
3
She lit the candle on the washstand and handed him a paper.
4
The good woman took him to the washstand and supplied his needs.
5
They locked it, and then pushed the washstand and chairs against it.
6
Baldus hurried over to the washstand and poured water into the basin.
7
A knock at the door sent her flying back to the washstand.
8
There was a bed, a chair, and a washstand in the room.
9
Hattie was arranging some towels on the washstand, and turning around, exclaimed:
10
This should be hung on the washstand or towel-horse, for constant use.
11
It had a bed, a washstand and a chamber pot, nothing else.
12
He took me into the bathroom and sat me on the washstand.
13
Tip-toeing over to his washstand, Dick quickly picked up the water pitcher.
14
He staggered to his feet and threw up in the little washstand.
15
The man stood in the room by the washstand, scratching his long thigh.
16
Anne was crossing the room from the bed to the washstand.
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Washstand across language varieties
United Kingdom
Common