Sink facts for kids
A sink (also called a sinker, hand basin, or wash basin) is a bowl-shaped plumbing device that is used to wash hands or dishes They usually have two taps (faucets) which are used to give people hot and cold water. They may have sprays which can be used to clean something faster. They also have a drain which gets rid of water that is has already been sprayed. Some sinks come with a soap dispenser, which gives out soap to help clean things.
Images for kids
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Sink in Croatian National Theater in Zagreb, Croatia
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Woman washing at a water basin (louterion). Side B from an Ancient Greek Boeotian red-figure bell-krater, 450–425 BC. From Boeotia.
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Double sink with a marble countertop
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Bathroom stainless steel vessel sink standing on a wood surface
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Sinks are available in many colors
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A bottom mount sink at the Ernest Hemingway House
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Basins in a public toilet, Edinburgh, Scotland
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White glass basins
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A number of people can use this sink at the same time
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Wood sink in an art school
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A stainless steel sink in a restaurant kitchen
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Sink designed for dish washing
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A sink with an offset drain
See also
In Spanish: Lavabo para niños
