Hledat
to wash
01
umýt, čistit
to clean someone or something with water, often with a type of soap
Transitive: to wash sth
Example
I always wash my hands before eating.
I need to wash my shoes; they are dirty.
02
umýt, vyprat
to cleanse oneself or part of one's body with water and often soap or other cleaning product
Transitive: to wash a body part
Example
She always washes her hands thoroughly before meals.
He washed his face with cold water to wake up.
03
odplavit, smýt
to be carried along or moved by the action of water
Intransitive: to wash somewhere
Transitive: to wash sth somewhere
Example
The debris washed down the river during the heavy rainstorm.
After the tide came in, seashells washed onto the shore.
04
mýt se, umyvat se
(of an animal) to clean itself or another animal by licking
Transitive: to wash an animal
Example
The mother cat washed her kittens by gently licking their fur.
Birds often wash themselves by preening their feathers with their beaks.
05
umýt, čistit
to clean a surface or item by using water and detergent to remove dirt
Transitive: to wash dirt or stain off sth
Example
She washed the stain off her shirt using soap and water.
The laundry detergent helped wash the dirt off the white towels.
06
oplit, navlhčit
to make something moist or damp, often by lightly sprinkling or applying a small amount of liquid
Transitive: to wash a surface
Example
The gardener washed the soil with a gentle spray of water to prepare it for planting.
The chef washed the cake layers with syrup to keep them moist and flavorful.
07
erozovat, obmýt
to shape, form, or wear away a surface through the gradual action of water or other natural forces, leading to erosion
Transitive: to wash a land surface
Example
The river has washed the rocks smooth over thousands of years.
Waves continually wash the coastline, gradually eroding the cliffs.
08
přeplavit, vyplavit
to separate metallic particles from earth or gravel by using water to carry away the lighter materials
Transitive: to wash sand or gravel
Example
The miners washed the dirt and rocks to reveal the precious metals hidden within.
In the creek, he carefully washed the gravel to find traces of gold.
09
umýt, nanášet
to apply a thin, translucent layer of paint, metal, or other material to a surface
Transitive: to wash a surface
Example
The artist washed the canvas with a light blue hue to create a soft background.
To achieve the desired effect, the craftsman washed the metal surface with a thin layer of gold.
10
prát, mýt
to go through the process of being cleaned, typically by washing with water and detergent
Intransitive
Example
The clothes will wash well in the new machine.
The sheets will wash easily in cold water.
Wash
01
praní, mytí
the act or process of cleaning something, typically using soap and water
Example
She spent the morning doing the weekly wash, ensuring all the clothes were clean.
Ona strávila ráno praním/ mytím týdně, aby zajistila, že všechny šaty jsou čisté.
After cooking, he tackled the mountain of dirty dishes with a thorough wash.
Po vaření se pustil do hromady špinavého nádobí s důkladným mytím.
02
praní, prádlo
items such as clothing, linens, or other fabrics that can be cleaned by laundering, typically using water and detergent
Example
She sorted the wash into whites and colors before starting the laundry.
The wash included towels, bedsheets, and a few shirts.
03
omítka, nátěr
a thin and transparent layer of water-based paint that is applied to a surface in a way that allows the underlying color or texture to show through, creating a subtle shading or coloring effect
What is a "wash"?
A wash is a thin, transparent layer of paint or color applied to a surface to create a subtle color or to improve the overall effect. It is often used in painting and art to achieve a delicate, even shade or to add depth and texture. Washes are commonly applied in watercolor painting, where they help build up layers of color gradually.
Example
The artist used a blue wash to give the painting a serene and calming background.
A light wash of yellow added warmth to the otherwise cool-toned artwork.
04
mycí prostředek, umývací prostředek
a liquid or substance utilized for cleaning, typically for personal hygiene or cleaning purposes, such as hand wash, face wash, or body wash
Example
He used a gentle face wash to cleanse his skin every morning.
The antibacterial hand wash helped reduce the spread of germs.
05
údolí, koryto
the dry bed or channel of a stream that only carries water during periods of heavy rain or intermittently, typically found at the bottom of a canyon or arid region
Example
After the storm, the wash filled with rushing water, but it was dry again by morning.
They hiked through the rocky wash, admiring the unique plants growing in the dry riverbed.
06
proud, víření
the stream of air that is pushed backwards by the rotation of an aircraft's propeller, impacting the environment and objects behind it
Example
The wash from the aircraft's propeller caused the leaves on the ground to scatter.
The pilot could feel the strong wash as he taxied the plane on the runway.
07
vymývání, eroze
the erosive process of washing away soil or gravel by water (as from a roadway)
08
projíždění, jednoduché vítězství
a game in which one team dominates the other, resulting in a lopsided score or outcome
Example
The final score of 10-2 made it clear that the game was a wash.
The team was so far ahead by halftime that it was obvious the game would be a wash.
