Definition of washings Washings

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What does washings mean?

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  • washings (Noun)
    Plural of washing.

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WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Noun

washing - the work of cleansing (usually with soap and water)
  wash, lavation
  work activity directed toward making or doing something; "she checked several points needing further work"
  bathing, washup immersing the body in water or sunshine
  ablution the ritual washing of a priest's hands or of sacred vessels
  dishwashing, washup the act of washing dishes
  washing-up the washing of dishes etc after a meal
  window-washing the activity of washing windows
  rinse washing lightly without soap
  soak, soaking washing something by allowing it to soak
  rinsing, rinse washing lightly without soap
washing - garments or white goods that can be cleaned by laundering
  laundry, wash, washables
  garment an article of clothing; "garments of the finest silk"
  household linen, white goods drygoods for household use that are typically made of white cloth
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  • washing (Noun)
    The action of the verb to wash.
  • washing (Noun)
    Clothing, bed linen or soft furnishings that have been, are currently being, or are to be washed; laundry.
  • washing (Noun)
    The residue after an ore, etc, has been washed.
  • washing (Noun)
    The liquid used to wash an ore.
  • washing (Verb)
    Present participle of wash.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • washing (p. pr. & vb. n.)
    of Wash
  • washing (n.)
    The act of one who washes; the act of cleansing with water; ablution.
  • washing (n.)
    The clothes washed, esp. at one time; a wash.

OmegaWiki DictionaryOmegaWiki Dictionary Ω

  • washing
    The work of cleansing, usually with water and soap.

Proverbs DictionaryProverbs Dictionary 📗

  • washing
    There's no washing the blackamore white.

Wikipedia Wiktionary dictionary logo

  • Washing is one way of cleaning, with water and often some kind of soap or detergent. Washing is an essential part of good hygiene and health.

    Soaps and detergents help to spread the oils and dirt particles through the water, so they can be washed away. The spreading of oil through water is called emulsification.

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  • washing, verb, gerund of wash (infinitive).
  • washing, noun, singular of washings.

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