Washing
['wɒʃɪŋ] or ['wɑʃɪŋ]
Definition
(p. pr. & vb. n.) of Wash
(n.) The act of one who washes; the act of cleansing with water; ablution.
(n.) The clothes washed, esp. at one time; a wash.
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Synonyms and Synonymous
n. Ablution, lavation, bathing.
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Unserious Contents or Definition
To dream that you are washing yourself, signifies that you pride yourself on the numberless liaisons you maintain. See Wash Bowl or Bathing.
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Examples
- The exultation and joy of the Pickwickians knew no bounds, when their patience and assiduity, their washing and scraping, were crowned with success. Charles Dickens. The Pickwick Papers.
- Painting, chopping wood, hammering, plowing, washing, scrubbing, sewing, are all forms of work. Bertha M. Clark. General Science.
- I can do dress-making very well; and I understand fine washing and ironing; and between us we can find something to live on. Harriet Beecher Stowe. Uncle Tom's Cabin.
- The washing-book was brought in by Rosanna Spearman. Wilkie Collins. The Moonstone.
- When they get done washing, they sit in the alleys and nurse their cubs. Mark Twain. The Innocents Abroad.
- Butter already rancid can be improved by treatment with a stronger solution (8 drachms of acid to 1 gallon of water), followed by washing in pure water. William K. David. Secrets of Wise Men, Chemists and Great Physicians.
- The strongest washing powder is soda, and this cheap form is as good as any of the more expensive preparations sold under fancy names. Bertha M. Clark. General Science.
- For laying aside the commandment of God, ye hold the tradition of men, as the washing of pots and cups: and many other such things ye do. H. G. Wells. The Outline of History_Being a Plain History of Life and Mankind.
- Her fingers were white and wrinkled with washing, and the soap-suds were yet smoking which she wiped off her arms. Charles Dickens. Bleak House.
- There were the means of washing in the room, and a comb and brush to smooth my hair. Charlotte Bronte. Jane Eyre.
- I mean that of washing the pavement before the doors every Saturday evening. Benjamin Franklin. Memoirs of Benjamin Franklin.
- In alluvial deposits it is extracted by washing, in dust grains, lamin? or nuggets. Various. The Wonder Book of Knowledge.
- He's washing off his complexion now! Wilkie Collins. The Moonstone.
- We do our own washing. Mark Twain. The Innocents Abroad.
- I would much prefer,' retorted Mortimer, 'your washing your hands of Mr Dolls, morally, Eugene. Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
- These smearings and scratchings, washings and dashings, being duly performed, the next ceremonial is to cleanse and replace the distracted furniture. Benjamin Franklin. Memoirs of Benjamin Franklin.
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