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Verb (used with object)
to apply water or some other liquid to (something or someone) for the purpose of cleansing; cleanse by dipping, rubbing, or scrubbing in water or some other liquid.
to remove (dirt, stains, paint, or any matter) by or as by the action of water (usually fol. by out, off, etc.)
to carry, bring, remove, or deposit (something) by means of water or any liquid, or as the water or liquid does (often fol. by up, down, or along )
to wear or diminish, as water does by flowing over or against a surface (often fol. by out or away )
Verb (used without object)
Informal . to be found true, valid, or real when tested or closely scrutinized; stand being put to the proof
Noun
a lotion or other liquid having medicinal properties, as an antiseptic solution or the like (often used in combination)
a broad, thin layer of color applied by a continuous movement of the brush, as in water-color painting.
Also called watershed , weathering. Architecture .
- an upper surface so inclined as to shed rain water from a building.
- any member of a building having such a surface.
Verb phrases
wash down,
- to clean completely by washing
- to wash down a car.
- to facilitate the swallowing of (food or medicine) by drinking water or other liquid
- to wash down a meal with a glass of wine.
wash out,
- to be removed by washing
- The stain wouldn't wash out.
- to damage or demolish by the action of water
- The embankment was washed out by the storm.
- Informal . to fail to qualify or continue; be eliminated
- to wash out of graduate school.
- to become dim, indistinct, or blurred
- The face of the watch washes out in sunlight.
wash up,
- to wash one's face and hands
- Aren't you going to wash up? Dinner is almost ready.
- to wash (dishes, flatware, pots, etc.)
- I'll wash up the dishes, don't bother. We had someone in to wash up after the party.
- to end, esp. ignominiously (usually in the passive)
- After that performance, he's all washed up as a singer.
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