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washing

13 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. washing (noun)
  2. wash (verb)
  3. washing bottle (noun)
  4. washing engine (noun)
  5. washing machine (noun)
  6. washing powder (noun)
  7. washing soda (noun)
  8. washing stuff (noun)
  9. foot washing (noun)
  10. gold washing (noun)
  11. wash down (verb)
  12. wash out (verb)
  13. wash up (verb)

wash·ing

noun \ˈwȯ-shiŋ, ˈwä-\

Definition of WASHING

1
: the act or action of one that cleanses with water
2
: material obtained by washing
3
: articles washed or to be washed : wash
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Examples of WASHING

  1. These shirts will look great even after repeated washings.

First Known Use of WASHING

13th century

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