washing

  1. Noun.  (uncountable) The action of the verb to '''wash'''.
  2. Noun.  (uncountable, chiefly) Clothing, bed linen or soft furnishings that have been, are currently being, or are to be washed; laundry.
  3. Noun.  (countable, often in the plural) The residue after an ore, etc, has been washed.
  4. Noun.  the liquid used to wash an ore.
  5. Verb.  (present participle of, wash) .

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