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powerwash

noun · verb · 4 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

The process of resetting a Chromebook or any other ChromeOS device to its factory settings, by deleting all data from the unit.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: computer-hardware, computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences

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Meaning relationships

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Antonyms: none provided

2

verb

Meaning 2

To perform a powerwash.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: transitive

Topics: computer-hardware, computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences

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Antonyms: none provided

3

verb

Meaning 3

Alternative form of power wash.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: alt-of, alternative

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4

verb

Meaning 4

wash before painting to remove old paint and mildew

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • pressure-wash the house

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: pressure-wash

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: wash, launder

History

Etymology

From power + wash.

Across languages

Translations

3 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Polish: czyszczenie myjką ciśnieniową — Translations
  • Polish: czyścić myjką ciśnieniową — Translations
  • Polish: wyczyścić myjką ciśnieniową — Translations