blackwash - a wash that colors a surface black

calcimine - a water-base paint containing zinc oxide and glue and coloring; used as a wash for walls and ceilings

color wash, colour wash - a wash of whitewash or other water-base paint tinted with a colored pigment

water-base paint - paint in which water is used as the vehicle

whitewash - wash consisting of lime and size in water; used for whitening walls and other surfaces

washup, bathing - the act of washing yourself (or another person)

ablution - the ritual washing of a priest's hands or of sacred vessels

dishwashing, washup - the act of washing dishes

washing-up - the washing of dishes etc after a meal

window-washing - the activity of washing windows

rinse - washing lightly without soap

soak, soaking - washing something by allowing it to soak

rinsing, rinse - the removal of soap with clean water in the final stage of washing

work - activity directed toward making or doing something; "she checked several points needing further work"

laundering - washing clothes and bed linens

western United States, West - the region of the United States lying to the west of the Mississippi River

creek bed, streambed - a channel occupied (or formerly occupied) by a stream

rain-wash - the washing away of soil or other loose material by rain

soil erosion - the washing away of soil by the flow of water

flow - any uninterrupted stream or discharge

watercolor, watercolour - a painting produced with watercolors

garment - an article of clothing; "garments of the finest silk"

household linen, white goods - drygoods for household use that are typically made of white cloth

business activity, commercial activity - activity undertaken as part of a commercial enterprise

colloquialism - a colloquial expression; characteristic of spoken or written communication that seeks to imitate informal speech

wash off, wash away, wash out, wash - remove by the application of water or other liquid and soap or some other cleaning agent; "he washed the dirt from his coat"; "The nurse washed away the blood"; "Can you wash away the spots on the windows?"; "he managed to wash out the stains"

elute - wash out with a solvent, as in chromatography

launder, wash - cleanse with a cleaning agent, such as soap, and water; "Wash the towels, please!"

launder, wash - cleanse with a cleaning agent, such as soap, and water; "Wash the towels, please!"

wash - separate dirt or gravel from (precious minerals)

cleanse, clean - clean one's body or parts thereof, as by washing; "clean up before you see your grandparents"; "clean your fingernails before dinner"

wash - to cleanse (itself or another animal) by licking; "The cat washes several times a day"

sponge down - wash with a sponge

scrub up, scrub - wash thoroughly; "surgeons must scrub prior to an operation"

gargle, rinse - rinse one's mouth and throat with mouthwash; "gargle with this liquid"

shampoo - use shampoo on (hair)

hush - wash by removing particles; "Wash ores"

wash up, lave - wash one's face and hands; "She freshened up in the bathroom"

water-wash - wash with water

wash, rinse - clean with some chemical process

wash, rinse - clean with some chemical process

clean, make clean - make clean by removing dirt, filth, or unwanted substances from; "Clean the stove!"; "The dentist cleaned my teeth"

wash out - wash free from unwanted substances, such as dirt; "Wash out your dirty shirt in the sink"

powerwash, pressure-wash - wash before painting to remove old paint and mildew; "pressure-wash the house"

suds - wash in suds

rinse, rinse off - wash off soap or remaining dirt

cradle - wash in a cradle; "cradle gold"

stone-wash, stonewash - wash with stones to achieve a worn appearance; "stonewash blue jeans"

hand-wash, handwash - wash or launder by hand instead of with a machine; "This delicate sweater must be handwashed"

machine wash, machine-wash - wash by machine; "Can these shirts be machine-washed?"

acid-wash - wash with acid so as to achieve a bleached look; "acid-wash blue jeans"

wash - be capable of being washed; "Does this material wash?"

wash - form by erosion; "The river washed a ravine into the mountainside"

move, displace - cause to move, both in a concrete and in an abstract sense; "Move those boxes into the corner, please"; "I'm moving my money to another bank"; "The director moved more responsibilities onto his new assistant"

launder, wash - cleanse with a cleaning agent, such as soap, and water; "Wash the towels, please!"

be - have the quality of being; (copula, used with an adjective or a predicate noun); "John is rich"; "This is not a good answer"

stand - be in effect; be or remain in force; "The law stands!"

wash, rinse - clean with some chemical process

separate - divide into components or constituents; "Separate the wheat from the chaff"

pan off, pan out, pan - wash dirt in a pan to separate out the precious minerals

whitewash - cover with whitewash; "whitewash walls"

cover - provide with a covering or cause to be covered; "cover her face with a handkerchief"; "cover the child with a blanket"; "cover the grave with flowers"

remove, take away, withdraw, take - remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, taking off, etc. or remove something abstract; "remove a threat"; "remove a wrapper"; "Remove the dirty dishes from the table"; "take the gun from your pocket"; "This machine withdraws heat from the environment"

wash, rinse - clean with some chemical process

wash out - wash free from unwanted substances, such as dirt; "Wash out your dirty shirt in the sink"

eat away, erode, fret - remove soil or rock; "Rain eroded the terraces"

wash - move by or as if by water; "The swollen river washed away the footbridge"

wet - cause to become wet; "Wet your face"

humidify, moisturise, moisturize - make (more) humid; "We have a machine that humidifies the air in the house"

baste - cover with liquid before cooking; "baste a roast"

flow - cover or swamp with water

cleanse, clean - clean one's body or parts thereof, as by washing; "clean up before you see your grandparents"; "clean your fingernails before dinner"

lave, wash - cleanse (one's body) with soap and water