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
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
Examples
I need to finish the washing before the guests arrive.
The gentle washing of her face helped her wake up.
The detective noticed a faint scent of soap from the recent washing of the bloodstained cloth.
I should have used a different washing machine for these delicates.
The morning washing ritual is essential for my skin health.