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wash·ing-ˈup N no pl Brit Aus

1. washing-up (cleaning dishes):

washing-up
to do the washing-up

2. washing-up (dishes):

washing-up

wash·ing-ˈup ba·sin N Brit

washing-up basin

wash·ing-ˈup bowl N Brit

washing-up bowl

wash·ing-ˈup liq·uid N Brit

Usage examples with washing-up

to do the washing-up

Monolingual examples (not verified by PONS Editors)

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If you do any washing-up, wear gloves without fail.
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I went for one of the 30-odd washing-up liquid recipes and it worked, though finding somewhere for records to dry vertically was a challenge.
blogs.telegraph.co.uk
Such a meal could generate up to 450 pieces of washing-up.
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Nobody in the house party had to worry about the washing-up.
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It's simple enough to refill the washing-up liquid bottle from these -- and cheaper.
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He said by the time the broadcast was over there were more tears in the sink than washing-up water.
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These are pouches of powder and specially formulated washing-up liquid, which are specifically designed for domestic dishwashers.
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Although some dreams are bizarre, many involve everyday chores such as doing the washing-up, filling in tax forms, or vacuuming.
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There are staggering amounts of washing-up, ironing and shoes.
www.telegraph.co.uk
The dimples prevent the glass slipping out of the fingers in a washing-up bowl, and the design of the glass emphasises strength, also to withstand frequent manual washing.
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