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washing [ˈwɒʃɪŋ, Am ˈwɑ:ʃɪŋ] N no pl, no indef art

1. washing (act of cleaning clothes):

washing
to do the washing

2. washing (clothes):

washing
to hang out the washing

washing line N

washing machine N

washing powder N Brit

washing soda N no pl, no indef art

I . wash [wɒʃ, Am wɑ:ʃ] N

1. wash (cleaning with water):

2. wash (laundering):

to do a wash

4. wash Am → washing-up

6. wash (boat's wake):

See also washing-up

car wash <-es> N

II . wash away VB trans

1. wash away (remove by flow of water):

2. wash away (carry away):

wash down VB trans

1. wash down (swallow with liquid):

2. wash down (clean with water):

II . wash out VB trans

1. wash out (clean inside):

2. wash out (wash quickly):

4. wash out (erode):

I . wash up VB trans

1. wash up (clean dirty dishes):

2. wash up Am → wash

wash house [ˈwɒʃhaʊs, Am ˈwɑ:ʃ-] N

wash-hand basin N

wash-hand basin → washbasin

See also washbasin

washbasin [ˈwɒʃˌbeɪsn, Am ˈwɑ:ʃ-] N

Monolingual examples (not verified by PONS Editors)

English
In early automatic washing machines, any changes in impeller/drum speed were achieved by mechanical means or by a rheostat on the motor power supply.
en.wikipedia.org
It features vinyl floor covering and fitted kitchen units with plumbing for a washing machine and dryer.
www.advertiser.ie
If all else fails, try washing-up liquid.
www.independent.ie
Another door leads from here to the laundry/utility with storage, work surface and plumbing for the automatic washing machine and tumble dryer.
www.birminghammail.co.uk
When its time to shower, always wear a thick shower cap when washing up-extra points if it's lined in terry cloth!
www.huffingtonpost.com
Several activities included a carnival conveying the advantages of hand washing, Malagasy folkloric show.
en.wikipedia.org
He said by the time the broadcast was over there were more tears in the sink than washing-up water.
www.abc.net.au
A joint law enforcement operation lead to the seizure of up to 300 kg of pseudoephedrine hidden in a washing powder shipment.
au.news.yahoo.com
They go beyond the incessant story carousel of washing powder tests, celebrity gossip and network cross-promotions.
www.smh.com.au
On the other hand, it can be useful in certain items, like garments for babies, which require constant washing, because it is machine-washable and extremely color-fast.
en.wikipedia.org

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