washing

Definition

  • noun: an act of washing something with water and soap
  • noun: the act or action of one that cleanses with water
  • synonyms: ablution, wash, washery

Examples

  • I've tried to help them and they won't listen to me, so I'm 'washing my hands of' the whole mess.

  • She forgot to 'put the washing out'. [=to hang the laundry outside to dry]

  • She was in the kitchen 'doing the washing-up'. [='doing the dishes']

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) the restructuring of management plan. l don't want this grotesque incident to interfere with that. l'll suggest Mr. Ruddy open with a short statement washing this whole thing off. You, Max, better have answers for those nuts that always come to the meetings. Mr. Beale has been under great (..)
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