noun
Meaning 1
An instance of washing one’s hands.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: handwashing
Antonyms: none provided
Phrase guide
hand wash
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noun
Meaning 2
An instance of washing something by hand.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
noun
Meaning 3
Alternative form of handwash (“liquid soap”).
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: alt-of, alternative, countable, uncountable
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verb
Meaning 4
To wash by hand.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: transitive
Examples
- hand wash only; tumble dry low
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Synonyms: none provided
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History
Etymology
From hand + wash (noun).
From hand + wash (verb).