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Meaning of the word washing in English

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washing

US /ˈwɑː.ʃɪŋ/
UK /ˈwɑː.ʃɪŋ/
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Noun

1.

the act of cleaning something with water and, typically, soap or detergent

Example:
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She spent the morning doing the washing.
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The car needs a good washing.
Synonym:
laundrycleaninglaunderingablutionscrubbing
2.

clothes, linen, etc., that are to be or have been washed

Example:
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Hang the washing out to dry.
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There's a pile of clean washing on the bed.
Synonym:
laundrywashableslinenclothes
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washwash outwashing-upwashing machinewashing powderwash upwash down