washes

Noun

wash (countable and uncountable, plural washes)

1. The process or an instance of washing or being washed by water or other liquid.
   • I'm going to have a quick wash before coming to bed.
2. A liquid used for washing.
3. A lotion or other liquid with medicinal or hygienic properties.
   • mouth wash
4. The quantity of clothes washed at a time.
   • There's a lot in that wash: maybe you should split it into two piles.
5. A smooth and translucent painting created using a paintbrush holding a large amount of solvent and a small amount of paint.
6. The breaking of waves on the shore; the onwards rush of shallow water towards a beach.
   • I could hear the wash of the wave.

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