tin bath
A 'tin bath' can refer to an old-fashioned galvanized iron bathtub, a component in glass manufacturing, or a term in Cockney rhyming slang.
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Definition
B2Historical
(historical)A bathtub made from galvanized iron, commonly used in the 19th century for personal hygiene.
Example
- In Victorian times, a tin bath was a common household item for bathing.
C1Industrial
(technical, manufacturing)A container filled with molten tin, used in the production process of glass.
Example
- The glass sheet is floated on a tin bath to achieve a smooth surface.
C1Slang
(informal, slang)A term in Cockney rhyming slang meaning 'laugh'.
Example
- You're having a tin bath, mate!
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "tin bath":
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