rinsing
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/ˈɹɪnsɪŋ/
English
Definitions
verb
- To wash (something) quickly using water and no soap.“You'd better rinse that stain before putting the shirt in the washing machine.”
- To remove soap from (something) using water.“Rinse the dishes after you wash them.”
- To thoroughly defeat in an argument, fight or other competition.“Checkmate!”
noun
- The act by which something is rinsed.“The cloth will need frequent rinsings as you wash the car.”
- (usually plural) That which is rinsed or washed out.“the rinsings of a wine-glass”
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Synonyms
washwashingwashoutlaunderingflushingwastewatercleaningclearingrewashrinse aidwashupcream rinsewashoffwashdowninwashrinsate