WASHING Definition & Meaning

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washing

[ wosh-ing, waw-shing ]

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the act of a person or thing that washes; ablution.
clothes, linens, etc., washed or to be washed, especially those washed at one time; wash.
Often washings. any liquid that has been used to wash something.
matter removed or carried off in washing something or by the force of water:
The washings from numerous spring floods had clogged the mouth of the river.
Mining.
1. material, as gold dust, obtained by washing earth, gravel, etc.
2. the deposits so washed.
Metalworking. wash ( def 46 ).
the act of making a wash sale.

washing

/ ˈ��ɒʃɪŋ /

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Origin of washing¹

First recorded in 1175–1225, washing is from the Middle English word wasschunge. See wash, -ing ¹

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Others have been forced to fill their washing machines by hand and are unable to run more than one tap at once.

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Also, expected to rise in price are apparel, shoes and big-ticket items such as laptops, dishwashers and washing machines.

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Prices on larger items with dwindling inventories, such as foreign cars and washing machines, are likely to rise within weeks.

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The first wave hit appliances like refrigerators and washing machines, and mechanical and electric parts.

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Their view is of the fire debris next door: The husks of a washing machine and dryer.

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