In plumbing, a sink is a bowl-shaped fixture, usually made of porcelain (or, especially in the kitchen, stainless steel), that is used for washing hands or small objects such as dishes, nylons, socks or underwear. Old sinks were often made of enameled steel or cast iron. In American plumbing parlance, a bathroom sink is known as a lavatory. Sinks generally have faucets, usually cold and hot, and a drain. When a sink becomes stopped-up or clogged, a person will often resort to use of chemical drain cleaner or a plunger.

Types of sink

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A Belfast sink is a large ceramic sink with a traditional appearance, often set under work surfaces.

An automatic sink is a sink fitted in a public restroom that is motion-sensored and detects motion beneath its surface.

See also

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• Plumbing
• Domestic water system
• Plumbing fixture
• Proverbial kitchen sink

External links

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• how to unclog a drain

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