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English noun: washing

1. washing (act) the work of cleansing (usually with soap and water)


Synonymslavation, wash


Broader (hypernym)work


Narrower (hyponym)ablution, bathing, dishwashing, laundering, rinse, soak, soaking, washing-up, washup, washup, window-washing


Part holonymrinse, rinsing

2. washing (artifact) garments or white goods that can be cleaned by laundering


Synonymslaundry, wash, washables


Broader (hypernym)garment, household linen, white goods









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