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bidet |
a low, basin-shaped fixture, found esp. in France, used for washing the genital and anal areas. |
bracket |
an L-shaped fixture attached to a wall or other vertical surface to support something such as a shelf. [1/7 definitions] |
bulb |
a lighting device that is made of rounded glass and is inserted into an electrical fixture. [1/3 definitions] |
bypass |
a pipe or other device that directs a flowing liquid or gas around an obstacle, pipe, or other fixture. [2/5 definitions] |
chandelier |
a single light fixture that hangs from the ceiling and holds several lights. A chandelier is often used for decoration as well as for lighting a room. Some chandeliers are very large and found only in very formal rooms. Originally, chandeliers held real candles. |
gas burner |
the nozzle at the end of a gas fixture; gas jet. |
gas jet |
a burner, pipe, or other apertured fitting at the end of a gas fixture. [1/2 definitions] |
hickey |
an electrical fitting allowing a light fixture to be connected to an outlet box. [1/3 definitions] |
knocker |
a hinged fixture attached to a door and used to rap for those inside. [1/2 definitions] |
pendant |
a hanging decoration or lighting fixture in a room. [1/3 definitions] |
urinal |
a wall plumbing fixture into which men may urinate, or a place containing such fixtures. [1/2 definitions] |
washstand |
a sink fixture in a lavatory or bathroom. [1/2 definitions] |
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