01 n. The act of one who washes; the act of cleansing with water; ablution.
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1.
The act of one who washes; the act of cleansing with water; ablution.
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2.
The clothes washed, esp. at one time; a wash.
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3.
Gold dust procured by washing; also, a place where this is done; a washery.(Mining)
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4.
A thin covering or coat; as, a washing of silver.
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5.
The operation of simultaneously buying and selling the same stock for the purpose of manipulating the market. The transaction is fictitious, and is prohibited by stock-exchange rules.(Stock Exchanges)
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6.
The covering of a piece with an infusible powder, which prevents it from sticking to its supports, while receiving the glaze.(Pottery)
Phrases & compounds
Washing bear —
the raccoon.
Washing bottle —
a bottle fitted with glass tubes passing through the cork, so that on blowing into one of the tubes a stream of water issuing from the other may be directed upon anything to be washed or rinsed, as a precipitate upon a filter, etc.
Washing fluid —
a liquid used as a cleanser, and consisting usually of alkaline salts resembling soaps in their action.
Washing machine —
a machine for washing; specifically, a machine for washing clothes.
Washing stuff —
any earthy deposit containing gold enough to pay for washing it; -- so called among gold miners.