Wash
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British pronunciation/wˈɒʃ/
American pronunciation/ˈwɑʃ/

Definition & Meaning of "wash"

to wash
01

to clean someone or something with water, often with a type of soap

Transitive
to wash definition and meaning
02

to cleanse oneself or part of one's body with water and often soap or other cleaning product

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to wash definition and meaning
03

cleanse with a cleaning agent, such as soap, and water

04

to be carried along or moved by the action of water

05

for an animal, to cleanse itself or another animal by licking

06

remove by the application of water or other liquid and soap or some other cleaning agent

07

to make something moist or damp, often by lightly sprinkling or applying a small amount of liquid

08

wash or flow against

09

to shape, form, or wear away a surface through the gradual action of water or other natural forces, leading to erosion

10

separate dirt or gravel from (precious minerals)

11

to apply a thin, translucent layer of paint, metal, or other material to a surface

12

be capable of being washed

13

to subject something to examination, testing, or proof to determine its validity, efficacy, or quality

Wash
01

the act or process of cleaning something, typically using soap and water

wash definition and meaning
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items such as clothing, linens, or other fabrics that can be cleaned by laundering, typically using water and detergent

wash definition and meaning
03

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.

3.1

a type of drawing or painting created by applying a series of thin, translucent layers of ink or watercolor, typically in monochrome, to achieve shading, depth, and texture

04

a liquid or substance utilized for cleaning, typically for personal hygiene or cleaning purposes, such as hand wash, face wash, or body wash

05

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

06

an enterprise or transaction in which the gains and losses balance each other out, resulting in no net profit or loss

07

the stream of air that is pushed backwards by the rotation of an aircraft's propeller, impacting the environment and objects behind it

08

the erosive process of washing away soil or gravel by water (as from a roadway)

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Example
I usually wash my car at the car wash.
I always wash my hands before eating.
We should wash the vegetables before cooking.
They decided to wash their dog in the bathtub.
The laboratory technician washed the Erlenmeyer flasks with soap and water after each use.
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