wash
wash
wɑ:ʃ
vaash
British pronunciation
/wɒʃ/

Definition & Meaning of "wash"in English

to wash
01

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

Transitive: to wash sth
to wash definition and meaning
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I always wash my hands before eating.
I need to wash my shoes; they are dirty.
02

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

Transitive: to wash a body part
to wash definition and meaning
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She always washes her hands thoroughly before meals.
He washed his face with cold water to wake up.
03

to be carried along or moved by the action of water

Intransitive: to wash somewhere
Transitive: to wash sth somewhere
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The debris washed down the river during the heavy rainstorm.
After the tide came in, seashells washed onto the shore.
04

(of an animal) to clean itself or another animal by licking

Transitive: to wash an animal
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The mother cat washed her kittens by gently licking their fur.
Birds often wash themselves by preening their feathers with their beaks.
05

to clean a surface or item by using water and detergent to remove dirt

Transitive: to wash dirt or stain off sth
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She washed the stain off her shirt using soap and water.
The laundry detergent helped wash the dirt off the white towels.
06

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

Transitive: to wash a surface
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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

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
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The river has washed the rocks smooth over thousands of years.
Waves continually wash the coastline, gradually eroding the cliffs.
08

to separate metallic particles from earth or gravel by using water to carry away the lighter materials

Transitive: to wash sand or gravel
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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

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

Transitive: to wash a surface
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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

to go through the process of being cleaned, typically by washing with water and detergent

Intransitive
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The clothes will wash well in the new machine.
The sheets will wash easily in cold water.
Wash
01

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

wash definition and meaning
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She spent the morning doing the weekly wash, ensuring all the clothes were clean.
After cooking, he tackled the mountain of dirty dishes with a thorough wash.
02

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

wash definition and meaning
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She sorted the wash into whites and colors before starting the laundry.
The wash included towels, bedsheets, and a few shirts.
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.

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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

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

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He used a gentle face wash to cleanse his skin every morning.
The antibacterial hand wash helped reduce the spread of germs.
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

Wiki
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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

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

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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

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

08

a game in which one team dominates the other, resulting in a lopsided score or outcome

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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.
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