Car Maintenance Terminology

noun the act of cleaning something with water and soap

verb to clean something using water and soap

• It is important to wash your hands thoroughly before handling food.
• I should probably wash my car this weekend, it's looking pretty dirty.
• I'll just quickly wash up before we head out.
• She felt a wave of relief wash over her after submitting her final assignment.

noun the act of cleaning something using water and soap or other detergents

verb present participle of the verb 'wash', which means to clean something using water and soap or other detergents

• The washing of hands is an important step in preventing the spread of germs.
• I'll do the washing later, I'm too tired right now.
• I hate doing the washing, it's such a chore.
• Her tears were like a cleansing washing of her soul.