noun

The act of cleaning or rinsing something with water or other liquid.A small amount of color or tone applied to a painting or drawing to create a desired effect.

verb

The verb "wash" means to clean something by applying water and often soap or detergent to remove dirt, stains, or impurities. The term "wash" can also refer to the act of cleaning or rinsing something with water or a similar liquid, such as washing one's hands or washing vegetables before cooking.

Example

noun

1. I need to give my car a wash before the road trip.
2. The kids had a lot of fun splashing around in the wash.
3. The artist used a light wash of yellow to create the illusion of sunlight in the painting.

verb

1. I need to wash my car because it's covered in dirt and mud from driving off-road.
2. Can you wash the dishes after dinner? I cooked, so you can do the cleaning.
3. It's important to wash your hands frequently to prevent the spread of germs and illness.