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wash down

The correct spelling is wash down.

How to pronounce wash down

verb

Say it like: Was-h d-own

The correct spelling is wash down. To help to swallow by drinking a liquid, after eating something, or taking a pill. For example: "I had a nice beef sandwich washed down with a pint of bitter."

Usage Examples

I had a nice beef sandwich washed down with a pint of bitter.

You must wash the wall down well before painting.

Definition

verb

  1. 1.To help to swallow by drinking a liquid, after eating something, or taking a pill.
  2. 2.To wash something completely from top to bottom.

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