as used for washing
1washing soda — n. a crystalline form of sodium carbonate * * * sodium carbonate decahydrate, efflorescent crystals used for washing, especially textiles. It is a compound of sodium (q.v.). * * * …
2washing powder — washing .powder n [U and C] BrE soap in the form of a powder used for washing clothes …
3washing powder — noun soap in powdered form mixed with alkaline builders • Syn: ↑soap powder, ↑built soap powder • Hypernyms: ↑soap * * * noun : a powder for washing (as a soap powder or a powder containing a synthetic detergent and alkaline builder) * * *… …
4washing machine — noun a home appliance for washing clothes and linens automatically • Syn: ↑washer, ↑automatic washer • Derivationally related forms: ↑wash (for: ↑washer) • Hypernyms: ↑ …
5washing liquid — noun (C, U) soap in the form of a liquid used for washing clothes …
6washing powder — noun (C, U) BrE soap in the form of a powder used for washing clothes …
7washing powder — UK / US noun [uncountable] British soap in the form of a powder used for washing clothes …
8washing-up liquid — UK / US noun [uncountable] British liquid soap used for washing things such as dishes, cups, knives and forks …
9washing powder — /ˈwɒʃɪŋ paʊdə/ (say woshing powduh) noun a powdered preparation, usually a detergent, used for washing clothes …
10Washing out mouth with soap — is a form of physical punishment. It is most commonly administered to children for actions such as cursing, lying, or talking back. It is considered symbolic of cleansing out a dirty mouth but is used primarily because some people feel that the… …
