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washing

noun wash·ing \ˈwȯ-shiŋ, ˈwä-\

: an act of washing something with water and soap

: clothes, towels, sheets, etc., that need to be washed or that are being washed

Full Definition of WASHING

1
:  the act or action of one that cleanses with water
2
:  material obtained by washing
3
:  articles washed or to be washed :  wash
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First Known Use of WASHING

13th century

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14 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. washing
  2. wash
  3. washing bottle
  4. washing engine
  5. washing machine
  6. washing powder
  7. washing soda
  8. washing stuff
  9. foot washing
  10. gold washing
  11. wash down
  12. wash out
  13. wash up
  14. handwashing
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