Definition of wash

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Wash (v. i.) To bear without injury the operation of being washed; as, some calicoes do not wash..

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Wash-off :: Wash-off (a.) Capable of being washed off; not permanent or durable; -- said of colors not fixed by steaming or otherwise.
Laver :: Laver (n.) A large brazen vessel placed in the court of the Jewish tabernacle where the officiating priests washed their hands and feet.
Whitener :: Whitener (n.) One who, or that which, whitens; a bleacher; a blancher; a whitewasher..
By-wash :: By-wash (n.) The outlet from a dam or reservoir; also, a cut to divert the flow of water..
Maiden :: Maiden (n.) A machine for washing linen.
Skeet :: Skeet (n.) A scoop with a long handle, used to wash the sides of a vessel, and formerly to wet the sails or deck..
Outscouring :: Outscouring (n.) That which is scoured out o/ washed out.
Lavatory :: Lavatory (n.) A wash or lotion for a diseased part.
Slop :: Slop (n.) Dirty water; water in which anything has been washed or rinsed; water from wash-bowls, etc..
Eyewater :: Eyewater (n.) A wash or lotion for application to the eyes.
Wring :: Wring (v. t.) To twist and compress; to turn and strain with violence; to writhe; to squeeze hard; to pinch; as, to wring clothes in washing..
Elutriate :: Elutriate (v. t.) To wash or strain out so as to purify; as, to elutriate the blood as it passes through the lungs; to strain off or decant, as a powder which is separated from heavier particles by being drawn off with water; to cleanse, as by washing..
Soft :: Soft (superl.) Not tinged with mineral salts; adapted to decompose soap; as, soft water is the best for washing..
Burr :: Burr (n.) A thin flat piece of metal, formed from a sheet by punching; a small washer put on the end of a rivet before it is swaged down..
Wood-wash :: Wood-wash (n.) Alt. of Wood-waxe.
Sweepy :: Sweepwasher (n.) One who extracts the residuum of precious metals from the sweepings, potsherds, etc., of refineries of gold and silver, or places where these metals are used..
Wash :: Wash (v. i.) To bear without injury the operation of being washed; as, some calicoes do not wash..
Ablution :: Ablution (n.) The act of washing or cleansing; specifically, the washing of the body, or some part of it, as a religious rite..
Wash :: Wash (n.) A liquid preparation for the hair; as, a hair wash..
Dishcloth :: Dishcloth (n.) A cloth used for washing dishes.
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