Definition of Washing

1. Noun. The work of cleansing (usually with soap and water).

Exact synonyms: Lavation, Wash
Specialized synonyms: Bathing, Washup, Ablution, Dishwashing, Washup, Washing-up, Window-washing, Rinse, Soak, Soaking, Laundering
Terms within: Rinse, Rinsing
Generic synonyms: Work
Derivative terms: Lave, Lave, Wash, Wash, Wash, Wash, Wash

2. Noun. Garments or white goods that can be cleaned by laundering.
Exact synonyms: Laundry, Wash, Washables
Generic synonyms: Garment, Household Linen, White Goods
Derivative terms: Launder, Wash, Wash

Definition of Washing

1. n. The act of one who washes; the act of cleansing with water; ablution.

2. n. Gold dust procured by washing; also, a place where this is done; a washery.

3. n. The act of one who washes; the act of cleansing with water; ablution.

4. n. Gold dust procured by washing; also, a place where this is done; a washery.

Definition of Washing

1. articles washed or to be washed [n -S]

Medical Definition of Washing

1. 1. The act of one who washes; the act of cleansing with water; ablution. 2. The clothes washed, especially. At one time; a wash. Washing bear See Sodium carbonate, under Sodium. Washing stuff, any earthy deposit containing gold enough to pay for washing it; so called among gold miners. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Washing

washerwoman
washerwoman
washerwoman's itch
washerwomen
washery
washes
washeteria
washeterias
washhouse
washhouses
washier
washiest
washiness
washinesses
washing (current term)
washing (current term)
washing-up
washings
Washington
Washington's Birthday
Washingtonian
Washington D.C.
Washington Irving
Washington Monument
washing day
washing machine
washing powder
washing soda
washing soda
washland

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