洗
wash; cleanse; wash away; develop
Meanings
9 senses · 20 examplesverb
to wash; cleanse; clean
Can be used for personal hygiene, cleaning fabrics, or using solvent-based cleaners.
She washes her face and brushes her teeth every morning.
Mom is washing clothes in the washing machine.
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Use gasoline to clean the engine oil off your hands.
A dry cleaner can help you wash your wool coat.
I just finished washing the dishes and can rest now.
verb
to receive Christian baptism
formalSpecifically refers to the Christian religious ritual of baptism.
The baby received baptism in the church.
He was baptized and became a Catholic when he was young.
verb
to wash away (guilt, injustice)
literaryUsed metaphorically to mean clearing one's name or redressing a wrong.
He finally found evidence to clear his name and redress his wrongs.
This scientist spent his entire life working to wash away the national humiliation.
verb
to eliminate; purge
formalOften used in formal contexts to mean removing unwanted people or elements.
The government ordered the suppression and purge of terrorist strongholds within its borders.
The company decided to purge corrupt elements from its management team.
verb
to massacre; loot completely
derogatoryHas a violent, destructive connotation, often used to describe wartime atrocities.
After entering the city, the enemy army looted and massacred civilians.
This ancient city was sacked three times by enemy armies in history.
verb
to develop (film, photos)
neutralRefers to the process of developing photographic film and printing photos.
I will go to the photo studio to develop my film this weekend.
This digital shop can help you print high-definition photos.
verb
to erase (audio/tape)
informalUsed specifically for erasing recorded content on magnetic tapes or digital storage.
I have erased this useless recording.
You can erase the old videotape and record new content on it.
verb
to shuffle (playing cards)
informalUsed exclusively in the context of card games.
Please shuffle the cards before we start playing.
He shuffled the cards skillfully, ready to start the next round.
noun
brush washer (ceramic vessel)
literaryA traditional Chinese ceramic vessel used to clean writing brushes in calligraphy.
This collector has a blue and white brush washer from the Qing Dynasty.