Washing
1Washing — is one way of cleaning, namely with water and often some kind of soap or detergent. Washing is an essential part of good hygiene and health.Often people use soaps and detergents assist in the emulsification of oils and dirt particles so they can… …
2Washing — Wash ing, n. 1. The act of one who washes; the act of cleansing with water; ablution. [1913 Webster] 2. The clothes washed, esp. at one time; a wash. [1913 Webster] 3. (Mining) Gold dust procured by washing; also, a place where this is done; a… …
3washing-up — n [U] BrE 1.) the washing of plates, dishes, knives etc ▪ It s your turn to do the washing up , Sam. 2.) the dirty pans, plates, dishes, knives etc that have to be washed American Equivalent: dishes ▪ a pile of washing up …
4washing — [wôsh′iŋ] n. 1. the act of a person or thing that washes; a cleaning, flushing, etc. in water or other liquid 2. clothes or other things washed or to be washed, esp. at one time 3. matter obtained or removed by washing 4. a thin coating, as of… …
5washing-up — noun uncount BRITISH the dishes that have to be washed after a meal …
6washing — ► NOUN ▪ a quantity of clothes, bedlinen, etc. that is to be washed or has just been washed …
7washing-up — ► NOUN Brit. ▪ crockery, cutlery, and other kitchen utensils that are to be washed …
8washing — noun 1 cleaning sth with water ADJECTIVE ▪ frequent, repeated ▪ shampoo for frequent washing ▪ good, thorough ▪ After a thorough washing, I cut up the stalks and florets …
9washing — n. a quantity of clothes for washing or just washed. Phrases and idioms: washing machine a machine for washing clothes and linen etc. washing powder powder of soap or detergent for washing clothes. washing soda sodium carbonate, used dissolved in …
10washing — There are a number of beliefs about washing, either the person or clothes, some of which are still current. It was considered unlucky, all over the country, for two people to use the same water to wash their hands. The specific result usually… …
