Plural of whitewash
regular plural
The plural of whitewash is whitewashes.
Forms of whitewash
| Singular | whitewash /ˈwaɪtwɒʃ/ |
|---|---|
| Plural | whitewashes |
| Countable | countable and uncountable |
Meaning of whitewash
- noun A mixture of a powdered mineral substance (often slaked lime (containing calcium hydroxide), chalk (calcium carbonate), or both) and water which is used for painting surfaces such as fences and walls bright white.
- noun A thing used to hide mistakes, or to create an appearance of honesty, propriety, etc.; also (often politics), an act of hiding mistakes or creating an appearance of honesty, propriety, etc.; especially, a campaign, investigation, etc., which intentionally hides or overlooks unfavourable facts.
- noun An act of clearing a person's debts, especially through a declaration of bankruptcy by a court.
Questions about the plural of whitewash
- What is the plural of whitewash?
- The plural of whitewash is whitewashes.
- Is whitewash countable?
- Whitewash is a countable and uncountable noun.
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