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| ablution |
a washing or cleansing of oneself, esp. as part of a religious observance or ritual. [2 definitions] |
| agitator |
a machine, or part of a machine, that automatically shakes or stirs things together, as in a can of paint or a washing machine. [1/2 definitions] |
| appliance |
a practical device, esp. any of several pieces of equipment used in the home such as a stove, refrigerator, or washing machine. |
| astringent |
a cosmetic aid, used after washing the face to contract the pores. [1/4 definitions] |
| basin |
an open, shallow container used to hold liquids, used esp. for washing. [1/6 definitions] |
| bath |
a process of washing or soaking something in order to cleanse, refresh, or heal. [1/5 definitions] |
| bathroom |
(chiefly American) a room with a toilet and often containing a sink, bathtub, or other facility for washing. [1/2 definitions] |
| bidet |
a low, basin-shaped fixture, found esp. in France, used for washing the genital and anal areas. |
| dish |
(pl.) items such as plates, bowls, glasses, and utensils that are used when eating and that will require washing after their use. [1/7 definitions] |
| dishcloth |
a cloth for washing dishes; dishrag. |
| do the dishes |
to take care of dirty dishes by washing and possibly also drying. |
| freshen up |
to make oneself feel more comfortable or attractive, as by washing the face, combing the hair, or the like. |
| graywater |
wastewater from sinks, showers, bathtubs, and washing machines, esp. when such water is recycled as for use in gardening or for flushing toilets. |
| irrigation |
the washing or spraying of a bodily area as part of a medical treatment. [1/2 definitions] |
| laundress |
a woman whose work is washing and ironing laundry; washerwoman. |
| laundry |
clothing, linens, or the like that are cleaned by washing, or are washed and ironed. [1/2 definitions] |
| lavage |
a cleaning or washing out, as of the sinuses or digestive organs, by repeated water injections. |
| lavatory |
a room provided with washing and often toilet facilities. [2/3 definitions] |
| Maundy Thursday |
the Thursday before Easter, commemorating the Last Supper and Jesus Christ's washing of the disciples' feet. |
| mop |
a mass of absorbent material fastened at the end of a long handle and used for washing surfaces, esp. floors. [1/3 definitions] |
| permanent press |
a wrinkle-resistant fabric, requiring little or no ironing after washing. |
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