wash down

US /wɑːʃ daʊn/
UK /wɑːʃ daʊn/
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1.

to drink something, especially water, after eating food or taking medicine, to help swallow it or to remove the taste

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He washed down the pills with a glass of water.
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The spicy food needed something to wash it down.
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swallowgulp downchase
2.

to clean a surface or object by directing a flow of water over it

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The heavy rain washed down all the dirt from the streets.
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They used a hose to wash down the patio.
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rinsecleansehose down
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washwashingwash outwashing-upwashing machinewashing powderwash up