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bywash

bywash is the alternative form 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.

Forms of bywash

pluralbywashes

Origin of bywash

by + wash

Questions about bywash

What is bywash the alternative form of?
Bywash is the alternative form of by-wash.

Words near bywash in the dictionary

  1. BYU
  2. Byun
  3. Byuns
  4. bywalk
  5. bywalks
  6. bywash
  7. Bywater
  8. Bywaters
  9. Bywaters' syndrome
  10. byway
  11. byway open to all traffic

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