Definitions for washingˈwɒʃ ɪŋ, ˈwɔ ʃɪŋ
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Random House Webster's College Dictionary
wash•ingˈwɒʃ ɪŋ, ˈwɔ ʃɪŋ(n.)
the act of one that washes; ablution.
clothes, linens, etc., washed or to be washed at one time; wash.
Often, washings. any liquid that has been used to wash something.
matter removed or carried off in washing.
Ref: wash (def. 40). 1 49
Origin of washing:
wash, washing, lavation(noun)
the work of cleansing (usually with soap and water)
laundry, wash, washing, washables(noun)
garments or white goods that can be cleaned by laundering
The action of the verb to wash
Clothing, bed linen or soft furnishings that have been, are currently being, or are to be washed; laundry.
The residue after an ore, etc, has been washed
the liquid used to wash an ore
the act of one who washes; the act of cleansing with water; ablution
the clothes washed, esp. at one time; a wash
Washing is a method of cleaning, usually with water and often some kind of soap or detergent. Washing both body and clothing is an essential part of good hygiene and health. Often people use soaps and detergents to assist in the emulsification of oils and dirt particles so they can be washed away. The soap can be applied directly, or with the aid of a washcloth. People wash themselves, or bathe periodically. infants, the sick, and people with disabilities are bathed by a caregiver, but those that can wash themselves often do so. Often a shower or a bathtub is used for washing. People bathe naked under most circumstances, and commonly do so in the privacy of their home. In Europe, some people use a bidet to wash their external genitalia after using the toilet, as opposed to using toilet paper. More frequent is washing of just the hands, e.g. before and after preparing food and eating, after using the toilet, after handling something dirty, etc. Hand washing is important in reducing the spread of germs. also common is washing the face, which is done after waking up, or to keep oneself cool during the day. Brushing one's teeth is also essential for hygiene and is a part of washing. 'Washing' can also refer to the washing of clothing or other cloth items, like bed sheets, whether by hand or with a washing machine. It can also refer to washing one's car, by lathering the exterior with car soap, then rinsing it off with a hose, or washing cookware.
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Written Corpus Frequency
Rank popularity for the word 'washing' in Written Corpus Frequency: #1597
Rank popularity for the word 'washing' in Nouns Frequency: #2244
Translations for washing
Kernerman English Multilingual Dictionary
(an) act of cleaning by water
I don't mind washing, but I hate ironing.
- lavagemPortuguese (BR)
- das WaschenGerman
- at vaskeDanish
- πλύσιμο, μπουγάδαGreek
- lavar; hacer la colada; lavar los platosSpanish
- pekerjaan mencuciIndonesian
- basuhan, cucianMalay
- het wassenDutch
- vask, vaskingNorwegian
- pranje vešaSerbian
- çamaşır yıkamaTurkish
- 清洗Chinese (Trad.)
- hành động giặt giũVietnamese
- 洗涤Chinese (Simp.)
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