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washing English

Meaning washing meaning

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washing

(= wash) the work of cleansing (usually with soap and water) (= laundry) garments or white goods that can be cleaned by laundering

Synonyms washing synonyms

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Topics washing topics

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Examples washing examples

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Simple sentences

This car needs washing.
In washing himself, he started on the legs.
She was washing the dishes.
If you throw your jeans in the washing machine, I'll wash them for you.
If it rains, bring the washing in.
Tell her that I am washing the car.
I'm fixing the washing machine.
Is there a washing machine in her house?
Did you take the clothes out of the washing machine?
I swallowed a soap bubble when I was washing my face while singing.
My washing machine broke.
She hates washing up but she does not mind laundering.
I haven't got a washing machine.
Is there a washing machine in this room?
Pull into shape after washing.
Shall I help you with washing-up?
I'll take in the washing before it rains.
Bob was washing the dishes at that time.
The washing machine is somewhat out of order.
The washing machine is out of order.
How do you find your washing machine?
I did the washing while the baby was sleeping.
These cotton socks bear washing well.
You can't use this washing machine.
It looks like rain. You had better take in the washing.
These clothes are dirty and need washing.
Could you tell me how to use this washing machine?
This shirt needs washing.
That shirt is very dirty. It needs washing before you go to school.
Your hands need washing.
This morning, I left for school without washing my face.

Movie subtitles

Don't show off with your washing, others can do it better.
This morning I have such a big washing to do.
The wind was blowing through your hair, the waves were washing around you.
I was just washing my car, because everything has to be in top shape in these days of keen competition.
That poor thing with a flat chest that didn't have nerve enough. to talk up to you, washing your greasy overalls, cooking. and slaving in some lousy mining shack?
If you think that brushing Davey's teeth every morning and combing his hair and washing his face and seeing he gets an education is gonna make a sissy out of him, I pity you for your amazing ignorance.
In case you've never done it, this is known as washing your hands.
Working in the garden, perhaps, or washing the dog.
Did you finish washing, Peshkov?
Thank you for washing it. You really helped me.
I was washing my hands when the torpedo smacked us.
Just cooking and washing and having children.
But you can't. You'll never be anything but a common frump whose father lived over a store and whose mother took in washing.
I'm washing my last pair of nylons.
Here I am, slaving day after day, washing and ironing 'til my fingers bleed.
But you won't leave me here washing the dishes alone.
You'll probably find him knitting or washing dishes.
Never mind about washing.
When you get through with that washing. the cook wants you to manicure those vegetables. for tomorrow's stew.
Now we can finish the washing and we can go home.
It keeps my sister from taking in so much washing.
A little bit stiff, but washing's to come.
Not for those who do the washing up.
No standing over a hot stove for hours, no spoilage of food no dirty pots and pans. No washing dishes all evening long.
It isn't much washing they'll be needing.
Caught with my. I was washing my hands when the torpedo smacked us.
Oh, I ain't a staring at it I'm a washing it, see?
You'll get a job washing dishes or something.
It's gonna be all worn out, washing and ironing it all the time.
Washing your own socks, sitting up all night and standing up all day, dressing like a soda jerker, and for what?
Take the washing down.
One thing about being a pirate, nobody's gonna bother you about washing' your feet.
Electric stove, refrigerator, washing machine, everything.
I'm doing my own washing.
Washing the dead isn't for young girls.
I've already done the washing-up.
Thank you for washing it.
You know, an awful lot of trouble washing them and manicuring my nails.

News and current affairs

At the same time, the war left enormous pent-up demand for the products of mass production: cars, washing machines, refrigerators, lawn mowers, television sets, and more.
Little Swan sells washing machines in 40 countries, while Legend Group is now the world's largest manufacturer of personal computers (mostly sold under other brand names).
People eating, people washing, people sleeping, people visiting, arguing, and screaming.
The washing machine liberated women from spending endless hours carrying water and beating clothing on scrub boards.
We need to start washing our hands thoroughly and often.
Others did whatever they could - from pedicures to washing cars - to raise money.
Similarly, basic sanitation, such as improved hand washing and access to clean water, and better nutrition can also produce significant risk reduction, much of which can be achieved through simple education programs.
Tank-washing gave rise to a huge number of small spills, and tanker accidents such as those involving the Torrey Canyon, Exxon Valdez, Metula, and St. Peter resulted in huge, concentrated spills.
But hygiene recommendations like hand-washing and cough-covering help only a little.
It's the end of the road for gas-guzzling cars, glass apartments that need constant air conditioning, water-thirsty washing machines, and wasteful packaging.

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