washing

wash*ing

noun

{bc}the act or action of one that cleanses with water

wash

verb

{bc}to cleanse by or as if by the action of liquid (such as water)

washing machine

noun

{bc}a machine for washing

washing soda

noun

{bc}a transparent crystalline hydrated sodium carbonate

washing powder

noun

{bc}soap in the form of a powder that is used to wash clothes, towels, sheets, etc.

washing-up liquid

noun

{bc}liquid soap that is used for washing dishes

do the washing-up

idiom

{bc}to wash the dishes

put the washing out

idiom

{bc}to hang laundry outside to dry

pre*wash

verb

{bc}to {d_link|wash|wash:1} (something) prior to sale, use, etc.

wash down

verb

{bc}to move or carry downward by action of a liquid