Birdbath

Definitions

1. A shallow basin, sometimes ornamental, filled with water for wild birds to drink from or in which to bathe.
2. Random, inconsequential amounts of residual water on a roof membrane.
3. A light or superficial wash of the body, using a sink or similar.
   slang

Equivalents

Examples

“Hardly an hour had gone by, barely time to drink⟳ a cold sarsaparilla and take⟳ a birdbath in a bowl of water, but Kincaid had gotten into more trouble⟳, Angie reflected.”

““And if a person happens not to be on the block⟳ at shower time?” Ty pinched the bridge of his nose.“It’s birdbath time,” Ralph pointed at the sink⟳ before remembering Ty was blind.”

“There was nowhere for us to wash⟳ and to prepare⟳ ourselves for work⟳ and school, so I decided to drive⟳ to a nearby gas station. We took a quick birdbath, washed our faces, and brushed our teeth.”

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