| Wars of the Roses |
the civil war waged in England between the houses of York and Lancaster from 1455 to 1485, ending with their union and the accession of Henry VII. |
| wart |
a small round, usu. hard raised growth on the skin, often of the hands or feet, that is caused by a virus. [3 definitions] |
| wart hog |
a wild African hog that has large tusks and many wartlike growths on the face. |
| wartime |
the period during which a war is fought. |
| wartless |
combined form of wart. |
| wary |
on watchful guard against threat, danger, or trickery; cautious. [2 definitions] |
| was |
1st and 3rd person sing. past tense of be. |
| wasabi |
an herb with pungent greenish roots that are grated and used like horseradish in Japanese cooking. |
| wash |
to make clean by immersing in or applying water or other liquid, esp. if soap is also used. [20 definitions] |
| washable |
able to withstand being washed without fading, shrinking, or other damage. |
| wash-and-wear |
designating garments made of fabric entirely or mostly of quick-drying synthetic fibers so that little or no ironing is required after washing. |
| washbasin |
a basin to hold water for use in washing one's hands and face or small articles of clothing. |
| washboard |
a board with a ridged or corrugated surface of glass, metal, or other hard material, used for rubbing soil and stains out of clothing. |
| washbowl |
a basin to hold water for use in washing one's hands and face or small articles of clothing; washbasin. |
| washcloth |
a small cloth used for washing the body or face. |
| washday |
a designated day, often the same every week, for washing a household's dirty clothes and linens. |
| wash down |
to clean thoroughly with water or other liquid. [2 definitions] |
| wash drawing |
a monochrome drawing done in washes of transparent watercolor or India ink. |
| washed-out |
faded from having been washed many times. [2 definitions] |
| washed-up |
(informal) no longer successful or effective; failed or finished, often after a period of earlier success. [2 definitions] |
| washer |
someone or something that washes. [3 definitions] |