wash - Definition & Meaning | VisualLang Dictionary

to wash

Third Person

washes

Present Participle

washing

Past Tense

washed

Past Participle

washed

to clean someone or something with water, often with a type of soap

transitive

Synonyms:

to cleanse oneself or part of one's body with water and often soap or other cleaning product

transitive

She always washes her hands thoroughly before meals.
He washed his face with cold water to wake up.
After playing outside, the children needed to wash their feet before entering the house.
She likes to wash her hair every other day to keep it healthy.
Before performing surgery, doctors must wash their hands and arms extensively.

Synonyms:

to be carried along or moved by the action of water

(of an animal) to clean itself or another animal by licking

transitive

to clean a surface or item by using water and detergent to remove dirt

transitive

Synonyms:

to make something moist or damp, often by lightly sprinkling or applying a small amount of liquid

transitive

The gardener washed the soil with a gentle spray of water to prepare it for planting.
The chef washed the cake layers with syrup to keep them moist and flavorful.
The painter washed the canvas with a thin layer of water before starting his work.
The nurse washed the bandage with antiseptic to clean the wound area.
The baker washed the dough with a milk glaze to give it a shiny finish.

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to shape, form, or wear away a surface through the gradual action of water or other natural forces, leading to erosion

transitive

The river has washed the rocks smooth over thousands of years.
Waves continually wash the coastline, gradually eroding the cliffs.
The floodwaters washed away the topsoil, leaving the land barren.
The canyon was washed deeper by the persistent flow of the stream.
The ancient ruins were slowly washed by the elements, creating weathered textures.

to separate metallic particles from earth or gravel by using water to carry away the lighter materials

transitive

The miners washed the dirt and rocks to reveal the precious metals hidden within.
In the creek, he carefully washed the gravel to find traces of gold.
They spent hours washing the gravel, hoping to find valuable nuggets.
She watched as the workers washed the stones, hoping to find hidden gems.
The technique used to wash the soil allows the gold to settle at the bottom.

to apply a thin, translucent layer of paint, metal, or other material to a surface

transitive

The artist washed the canvas with a light blue hue to create a soft background.
To achieve the desired effect, the craftsman washed the metal surface with a thin layer of gold.
The decorator washed the walls with a subtle glaze to add texture and depth.
The furniture maker washed the wooden table with a stain to enhance its natural grain.
The technician washed the components with a protective coating to prevent corrosion.

to go through the process of being cleaned, typically by washing with water and detergent