The difference between Piscina and Washbasin
When used as nouns, piscina means a drained basin near a church's altar for the disposal of water from liturgical ablutions, whereas washbasin means a basin used for washing, particularly a permanently installed sink, fitted with a water supply and a drain, in which one may wash one's hands and face.
check bellow for the other definitions of Piscina and Washbasin
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Piscina as a noun:
A drained basin near a church's altar for the disposal of water from liturgical ablutions.
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Piscina as a noun:
A basin or tank, especially one for holding fishes or for growing aquatic plants.
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Washbasin as a noun:
A basin used for washing, particularly a permanently installed sink, fitted with a water supply and a drain, in which one may wash one's hands and face.