English noun: washing | |||
1. | washing (act) the work of cleansing (usually with soap and water) | ||
Synonyms | lavation, wash | ||
Broader (hypernym) | work | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | ablution, bathing, dishwashing, laundering, rinse, soak, soaking, washing-up, washup, washup, window-washing | ||
Part holonym | rinse, rinsing | ||
2. | washing (artifact) garments or white goods that can be cleaned by laundering | ||
Synonyms | laundry, wash, washables | ||
Broader (hypernym) | garment, household linen, white goods | ||