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হোমঅভিধানWwashing

লক্ষ্য করুন: এই এন্ট্রির অনুবাদ বর্তমানে মান পর্যালোচনার অধীনে রয়েছে, তাই কিছু বিষয়বস্তু সাময়িকভাবে শুধুমাত্র ইংরেজিতে প্রদর্শিত হচ্ছে।

এই এন্ট্রিটি এখনও আপনার ভাষায় অনুবাদ করা হয়নি, তাই নিচে মূল লেখাটি দেখানো হচ্ছে।

washing

washing
NounAdjective

When referring to clothes that have been cleaned, this term is primarily used in British English as a collective noun. In this context, it functions as an uncountable noun, meaning you cannot refer to "a washing" or "washings" when describing a load of laundry. Instead, speakers use partitive phrases like "a load of washing" or "a piece of washing" to specify quantity.

As an adjective, the word serves as a classifier that specifies the purpose of a tool or substance. It is commonly paired with nouns like "powder," "machine," or "up" (in the context of dishwashing), creating a compound-like structure where the focus is on the utility of the object rather than the action itself.

Meanings

Nounwashing

Clothes, sheets, or towels that have been washed or are being dried.

She hung the washing out on the line to dry.

Nounwashing

The act of cleaning a part of the body, especially the face or hands, with water.

A quick washing of the hands is necessary before eating.

Adjectivewashing

Used for washing something.

Examples

I need to finish the washing before the guests arrive.

I need to finish the washing before the guests arrive.

Could you help me hang the washing on the line?

The gentle washing of her face helped her wake up.

The gentle washing of her face helped her wake up.

Where did you put the washing powder?

Where did you put the washing powder?

I hate doing the washing on Sundays.

I hate doing the washing on Sundays.

The detective noticed a faint scent of soap from the recent washing of the bloodstained cloth.

Detective

I should have used a different washing machine for these delicates.

I should have used a different washing machine for these delicates.

The morning washing ritual is essential for my skin health.

Health

She spent the afternoon folding the clean washing in the living room.

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