Pronunciation: /wɒʃ/
noun the act of cleaning something with water and soap
A1 I need to do the wash before I can go out.
A2 She put the dirty wash in the washing machine.
B1 The wash cycle takes about an hour to complete.
B2 The delicate wash setting is perfect for my silk blouse.
C1 The wash of the waves against the shore was calming.
C2 The artist used a variety of wash techniques in their painting.
verb to clean something using water and soap
A1 I wash my hands before eating.
A2 She washes the dishes every evening.
B1 I need to wash my car this weekend.
B2 He washed his clothes in the washing machine.
C1 The maid washes the windows every week.
C2 After gardening, she washed off all the dirt from her hands.
formal It is important to wash your hands thoroughly before handling food.
informal I should probably wash my car this weekend, it's looking pretty dirty.
slang I'll just quickly wash up before we head out.
figurative She felt a wave of relief wash over her after submitting her final assignment.
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