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Definition of washed - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
hygieneclean after being rinsed with water
- The washed dishes were sparkling on the rack.
2.
- The washed actor struggled to find new roles.
3.
colorfaded or less intense in color
- She preferred washed jeans for a vintage look..
Expressions with washed
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no longer successful or important in a career or activity
Many thought the singer would be all washed up after the scandal.
get carried away from land into the sea by water
The boat was washed out to sea during the storm.
colors that are very pale or faded
The old photograph looked washed-out.
cleaned by hand instead of machine
The delicate fabric should be hand-washed to avoid damage.
no longer successful or effective
The actor is now a washed-up star.
Origin of washed
Old English, wæsc (to wash)
Terms with washed included in their meaning
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location
place where vehicles are washed
clothes washing
items needing washing or recently washed
laundry
quantity of clothes washed at one time
fundraiser
event where cars are washed for donations
laundry
clothes or linens that need to be washed
kitchen
rack for drying washed dishes
washing clothes
room where clothes are washed and dried
beauty
hair washed then styled into shape at a salon
housework
group of clothes or fabrics washed together at one time
laundry
can be washed in a washing machine
not washable
not capable of being washed without damage
resistant to washing
capable of being washed without damage
nature
wood floating on water or washed ashore
laundry service
laundry service where clothes are washed and folded
permanent
ink that cannot be erased or washed away
colors
having a light or washed-out color
cloth baby care
diaper made of cloth that can be washed and reused
photography
exposed to too much light, resulting in a washed-out image
textiles
wool that has been washed and is free of dirt
restaurant
area in a restaurant where dishes are washed
colors
having a light or washed-out color
marine
skeleton of this urchin, often found washed ashore
marine debris
seaweed or algae washed up on shore
durability
bear without injury the operation of being washed
Examples of washed in a sentence
Her washed hair shone in the sunlight. The washed-up singer couldn't sell out concerts anymore. His washed reputation made it hard to get hired. The washed curtains gave the room a cozy feel. He wore a washed shirt that looked comfortable.
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- French:lavé, has-been, ...
- German:gewaschen, abgehalftert, ...
- Italian:lavato, superato, ...
- Spanish:lavado, acabado, ...
- Portuguese:lavado, esquecido, ...
- Chinese:洗过的, 过气的, ...
- Japanese:洗った, 落ちぶれた, ...
- Arabic:مَغسول, مُتَجَاوَز, ...
- Hebrew:רָחוּץ, מְיוּשָׁן, ...
- Russian:вымытый, угасший, ...
- Ukrainian:вимитий, вичерпаний, ...
- Hindi:धुला हुआ, गुमनाम, ...
Definition of wash - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
cleaning actiontr./intr. clean with water and usually soaptr./intr.
- I need to wash the dishes..
2.
cleansingtr. apply water or liquid to cleansetr.
- You should wash your hands regularly.
3.
erosiontr./intr. move or erode by the force of watertr./intr.
- The river can wash away the soil.
4.
waterintr. Rare move with a lapping or swashing soundintr. Rare
- The waves wash against the shore.
5.
durabilityintr. Rare bear without injury the operation of being washedintr. Rare
- This fabric will wash well.
6.
miningtr. TECH. separate valuable material by flowing watertr. TECH.
- Miners wash the gravel for gold.
Noun
1.
cleaningprocess of cleaning with water or liquid
- The wash of the car took an hour.
2.
laundryquantity of clothes washed at one time
- I have a large wash to do today.
3.
artTECH. thin layer of paint or inkTECH.
- The artist applied a light wash to soften the landscape..
4.
healthliquid used for cleaning or medicinal purposes
- She applied a soothing wash to the wound.
5.
seawaves breaking on the shore
- The wash of the waves was calming.
6.
balanceUS situation with no net changeUS
- The deal was a wash, with no profit.
7.
geographyTECH. US dry bed of an intermittent streamTECH. US
- We hiked through the wash in the canyon.
8.
physicsTECH. turbulence left by a moving object in fluidTECH.
- The boat's wash rocked the smaller vessels.
Images of wash
thin layer of paint or ink
Expressions with wash
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clean oneself or part of the body with water and soap
After gardening, I always wash up before dinner..
clean by pouring water or another liquid over something
He decided to wash down the deck with a hose..
remove dirt or stains using water
She washed off the mud from her shoes.
clean the inside of something with water
She washed out the bottle before recycling it.
to cleanse one's hands with water and soap
She went to wash her hands before dinner..
during the process of washing clothes or items
The stain came out in the wash.
to flow or sweep over a surface or area
The sea washed over the deck during the storm..
discuss private problems or shameful secrets in front of other people
They really shouldn’t wash their dirty linen in public like that.
express that an excuse or idea is not acceptable or believable
That excuse won't wash with the teacher.
discuss private problems or shameful issues openly before other people
They always wash their dirty laundry in public on social media.
not acceptable or believable
You forgot again, and that just won't wash with the team.
move from water to land by waves or tide
The bottle washed ashore after the storm.
clean the face using water and soap
Every morning, she would wash her face with cold water.
clean the hair on your head with water and soap
I wash my hair every other day.
place where vehicles are washed
I took my car to the car wash yesterday..
liquid soap for cleaning the body
She bought a new body wash with a floral scent.
liquid soap for cleaning hands
I bought a new hand wash for the bathroom.
clean your body, face, or hands with water and soap
I need to have a wash before dinner.
clean surfaces using a high-pressure water spray
They power wash the driveway every spring.
hair cleaned and dried with a hair dryer
I booked a wash and blow-dry for tomorrow.
hair washed then styled into shape at a salon
She booked a wash and set for Saturday morning.
remove or carry off by the action of water
The floodwaters washed away the bridge..
line or rope for hanging clothes to dry
She hung the wet clothes on the wash line.
clean plates, cups, and utensils after a meal
After dinner, I always wash the dishes.
Origin of wash
Old English, wæscan (to wash)
Examples of wash in a sentence
He forgot to wash his hands before dinner. He needs to wash the car before the trip. Make sure to wash the vegetables thoroughly. The waves wash the cliffs over time. Floodwaters can wash debris downstream. At night, the tide washed softly beneath the pier.
Water washed over the stones in the channel. These jeans will wash without fading. The label says it will wash at high temperatures. They wash the soil to find diamonds. Workers wash the sand to extract minerals. The clothes were ready after the wash. He scheduled a wash for his laundry. She folded the wash before dinner. The wash is drying on the line. A wash of blue added depth. He used a wash to create shadows. The dentist prescribed an antiseptic mouth wash. Use this eye wash to rinse away dust. We fell asleep to the steady wash along the beach. The wash roared beneath the cliffs. After expenses, the fundraiser was a wash. The gains and losses left the project a wash. The wash was dry after the long summer. Animals often seek shelter in the wash. The airplane's wash affected the following aircraft. Surfers enjoy riding the wash of passing ships.
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- French:laver, lavage, ...
- German:waschen, Wäsche, ...
- Italian:pulire, lavaggio, ...
- Spanish:fregar, lavado, ...
- Portuguese:lavar, lavagem, ...
- Chinese:洗, 洗涤, ...
- Japanese:洗う, 洗車, ...
- Arabic:غَسَلَ, غَسْل, ...
- Hebrew:לִשְׁטוֹף, שְׁטִיפָה, ...
- Russian:мыть, мойка, ...
- Ukrainian:мити, миття, ...
- Hindi:धोना, सफाई, ...
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