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Definition of
washing noun
from the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary
washing
noun
noun
NAmE
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ˈwɑʃɪŋ
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NAmE
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ˈwɔʃɪŋ
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uncountable
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the act of cleaning something using water and usually soap
a gentle shampoo for frequent washing
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