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| pica2 |
an abnormal craving for unnatural foods such clay or dirt. |
| purification |
the process of making free of dirt, bacteria, or other contaminants. [1/2 definitions] |
| purify |
to free from dirt, contamination, or other unwanted elements. [1/3 definitions] |
| rinse |
to dip or spray with water in order to remove soap or superficial dirt or food. [3/5 definitions] |
| sanitize |
to rid of germs or dirt; make sanitary. |
| scour1 |
to remove (dirt or the like) by scrubbing. [1/7 definitions] |
| scouring |
(pl.) dirt or refuse removed by this means, as from grain; dregs. [1/2 definitions] |
| scrub1 |
to clean off (dirt and the like) by rubbing hard while washing. [1/6 definitions] |
| sludge |
dirt and sediment precipitated in a body of water. [1/2 definitions] |
| smudgy |
having blotches or smears of dirt or the like. [1/2 definitions] |
| smut |
a small piece of dirt or soot, or the smudge or mark made by it. [1/6 definitions] |
| smutch |
a smudge, stain, or spot of dirt. [1/2 definitions] |
| smutty |
soiled with soot, dirt, or the like. [1/2 definitions] |
| spotless |
completely without dirt, stain, or spots. [1/2 definitions] |
| sweep |
to clear (a surface) of dirt, dust, or debris by means of a broom or similar device. [1/16 definitions] |
| tidy |
a decorative cloth used to protect a surface from dirt or wear, esp. on the arms or back of an upholstered chair; antimacassar. [1/5 definitions] |
| trench |
an excavation embanked on one side with the dirt dug from it, used as shelter and concealment from enemy fire. [1/8 definitions] |
| trowel |
a hand tool with a broad curved blade used for scooping dirt, as in gardening. [1/3 definitions] |
| wash |
to remove (dirt or other matter) by immersing in water or other liquid, esp. if soap is also used. [1/20 definitions] |
| wash out |
to use water and soap to clean away dirt or other unwanted substances from. [1/4 definitions] |
| windshield wiper |
a long, narrow piece of rubber attached to a metal blade that moves mechanically across a front or rear window of a car or other vehicle. A windshield wiper moves back and forth to remove raindrops, snow, leaves, dirt, or the like from the windshield. |
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