noun ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A large basin or pan with a flat bottom in which dishes are washed.
2. 2
   large pan for washing dishes wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

aquamanileautomatic dishwasherbasinbathbathtubbidet

Etymology

From dish + pan.

Related phrases

dishpan hands

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