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to wash down
[phrase form: wash]
01
to drink a beverage after a meal to help swallow and digest the food
02
to carry something downward with the movement of a liquid
03
to clean the entire length or surface of something
wash down
v
Example
The waiter suggested a citrusy cocktail to wash down the tangy flavors of the seafood dish.
As a palate cleanser, it's common to wash down sushi with a sip of ginger tea.
It's essential to wash down the rich chocolate cake with a cup of coffee.
The melting snow on the mountain washed down mud onto the road.
The debris washed down the river during the heavy rainstorm.
