washing

US /ˈwɑː.ʃɪŋ/
UK /ˈwɑː.ʃɪŋ/
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1.

was, wasbeurt

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

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She spent the morning doing the washing.
Ze bracht de ochtend door met de was.
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The car needs a good washing.
De auto heeft een goede wasbeurt nodig.
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laundrycleaninglaunderingablutionscrubbing
2.

was, wasgoed

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

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Hang the washing out to dry.
Hang de was te drogen.
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There's a pile of clean washing on the bed.
Er ligt een stapel schone was op bed.
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laundrywashableslinenclothes
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washwash outwashing-upwashing machinewashing powderwash upwash down