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wash

The correct spelling is wash.

How to pronounce wash

/wɑʃ/
noun

IPA: /wɑʃ/

Say it like: Was-h

The correct spelling is wash. The process or an instance of washing or being washed by water or other liquid. For example: "I'm going to have a quick wash before coming to bed."

Usage Examples

I'm going to have a quick wash before coming to bed.

hand wash

There's a lot in that wash: maybe you should split it into two piles.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.The process or an instance of washing or being washed by water or other liquid.
  2. 2.A liquid used for washing.
  3. 3.A lotion or other liquid with medicinal or hygienic properties.
  4. 4.The quantity of clothes washed at a time.
  5. 5.A smooth and translucent painting created using a paintbrush holding a large amount of solvent and a small amount of paint.

verb

  1. 1.To clean with water.
  2. 2.To move or erode by the force of water in motion.
  3. 3.To separate valuable material (such as gold) from worthless material by the action of flowing water.
  4. 4.To clean oneself with water.
  5. 5.To cover with water or any liquid; to wet; to fall on and moisten.

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