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Washing I Hang Noun ˈwɒʃɪŋ ˈwɑːʃɪŋ Gentle Shampoo

Word3 washing
WordType (noun)
Phonetic /ˈwɒʃɪŋ/ /ˈwɑːʃɪŋ/
Example
  • a gentle shampoo for frequent washing
  • i do the washing (= wash the clothes) in our house.
  • a pile of dirty washing
  • i put on a load on washing and made dinner.
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washing

(noun)/ˈwɒʃɪŋ/ /ˈwɑːʃɪŋ/
  1. the act of cleaning something using water and usually soap
    • SEE ALSO brainwashing
      https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/brainwashing
    • a gentle shampoo for frequent washing
    • I do the washing (= wash the clothes) in our house.

    Extra Examples

    • I have some washing to do today.
    • I have quite a bit of hand washing to do.
    • After a thorough washing, I cut up the stalks and florets.
  2. clothes, sheets, etc. that are waiting to be washed, being washed or have just been washed
    • a pile of dirty washing
    • I put on a load on washing and made dinner.
    • Would you hang the washing out (= hang it outside to dry)?

    Extra Examples

    • A line of washing fluttered in the breeze.
    • Can you hang the washing out?
    • Have you got any pegs so I can hang the washing out?
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