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wash

/wɑʃ/ · noun

Meaning

  1. The process or an instance of washing or being washed by water or other liquid.
  2. A liquid used for washing.
  3. A lotion or other liquid with medicinal or hygienic properties.
  4. The quantity of clothes washed at a time.
  5. A smooth and translucent painting created using a paintbrush holding a large amount of solvent and a small amount of paint.
  6. The sound of breaking of the seas, e.g., on the shore.
  7. To clean with water.
  8. To move or erode by the force of water in motion.
  9. To separate valuable material (such as gold) from worthless material by the action of flowing water.
  10. To clean oneself with water.
  11. To cover with water or any liquid; to wet; to fall on and moisten.
  12. To move with a lapping or swashing sound; to lap or splash.

Etymology / origin

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data
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