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by-washes

by-washes is the plural of by-wash.

Meaning of by-wash

Noun

by-wash (plural by-washes)

  1. The outlet from a dam or reservoir.
  2. A cut to divert the flow of water.

Questions about by-washes

What is by-washes the plural of?
By-washes is the plural of by-wash.

Words near by-washes in the dictionary

  1. by-turning
  2. by-turnings
  3. by-view
  4. by-views
  5. by-wash
  6. by-washes
  7. by-way
  8. by-ways
  9. by-works
  10. by-your-leave
  11. by-your-leaves

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