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mads.xsd"><authority><topic authority="http://AATesaurus.cultura.gencat.cat/aat/getty_en">dry sinks</topic></authority><related type="narrower"><topic>dry sink hutches</topic></related><related type="other"><topic>water benches</topic></related><related type="other"><topic>washstands</topic></related><related type="broader"><topic>cupboards</topic></related><related type="broader"><topic>sinks</topic></related><variant type="other"><topic>dry sink</topic></variant><variant type="other"><topic>drysinks</topic></variant><variant type="other"><topic>sinks, dry</topic></variant> <note xml:lang="en"><![CDATA[ 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. A dry sink is often not connected to an external water supply, however, some are mounted with a hand pump. For similar pieces of furniture located in bathrooms or bedrooms, intended for personal hygiene rather than washing dishes, use "washstands." ]]></note></mads>