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The correct spelling is washes.
How to pronounce washes
noun
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The correct spelling is washes. 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.The process or an instance of washing or being washed by water or other liquid.
- 2.A liquid used for washing.
- 3.A lotion or other liquid with medicinal or hygienic properties.
- 4.The quantity of clothes washed at a time.
- 5.A smooth and translucent painting created using a paintbrush holding a large amount of solvent and a small amount of paint.
verb
- 1.To clean with water.
- 2.To move or erode by the force of water in motion.
- 3.To separate valuable material (such as gold) from worthless material by the action of flowing water.
- 4.To clean oneself with water.
- 5.To cover with water or any liquid; to wet; to fall on and moisten.
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