Definitions

1. verb

to clean something by using water or another liquid

“She washes the dishes every night.”

2. verb

to remove something from a surface by using water or another liquid

“He washed the chalk off the blackboard.”

3. noun

a stream of water flowing over a steep place

“The beautiful wash in the mountains was perfect for a picnic.”

4. noun

a place where water flows over a surface, especially a waterfall

“The famous wash in the Grand Canyon was breathtaking.”

5. noun

a section of a road or a path that is wet or slippery

“Be careful on the wash on the mountain road.”

6. noun

a mixture of different things, especially in a confusing or unclear way

“The news report was a confusing wash of different opinions.”

7. noun

a cloth used for cleaning or wiping something

“She used a soft wash to clean the baby’s face.”

8. noun

a layer of sediment or dirt that forms when water flows over a surface

“The wash on the riverbed was visible after the flood.”