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wash·ing
 washing
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- pronunciation:
- wa
shIng
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun)
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
the act or activity of using water, and often soap, to clean oneself or something else.
After a vigorous washing, his paint-spattered hands looked much cleaner.This dog really needs a washing.- similar words:
- bath
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| definition 2: |
the activity of using water, and usually detergent or soap, to clean clothes or other materials made of fabric.
I haven't done the washing for a week and I don't have a clean shirt.Are you finished with the washing yet? |
| definition 3: |
clothes or other articles gathered to be washed together; laundry.
He came home from college and brought along his washing.- similar words:
- wash
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