dry sinks

Wooden kitchen sinks, especially of the 19th century, that are counter height, not connected to an external drain, often with a shallow zinc or tin-lined well on top in which a dishpan or basin can be placed, and usually a cupboard below.

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dry sinks
Added By
Holly Hayes
Date Published
December 12, 2012
Last Updated
April 15, 2024