washing

/ˈwɑʃɪŋ/
adjective
  1. Used for or relating to washing.
    • He put the clothes in the washing basket.
    • The washing powder is on the top shelf.
    • She bought a new washing machine last week.
noun
  1. The act of cleaning something with water and usually soap.
    • She hung the washing on the line to dry in the sun.
    • The washing of the dishes took longer than expected.
    • I need to do the washing today because the laundry basket is full.
  2. Clothes or linens that need to be or have been washed.
    • The washing is still wet, so leave it outside.
    • Please put your dirty washing in the hamper.
    • He folded the clean washing and put it away.
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