- washing
- noun Date: 13th century 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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washing — n. a quantity of clothes for washing or just washed. Phrases and idioms: washing machine a machine for washing clothes and linen etc. washing powder powder of soap or detergent for washing clothes. washing soda sodium carbonate, used dissolved in … Useful english dictionary
washing — There are a number of beliefs about washing, either the person or clothes, some of which are still current. It was considered unlucky, all over the country, for two people to use the same water to wash their hands. The specific result usually… … A Dictionary of English folklore
Washing — Bild eines Modells des Panzer V Panther vor dem Washing Bild des Panthers nach dem Washing … Deutsch Wikipedia
