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hand-wash

or 󲹲Ի·ɲ

[ hand-wosh, -wawsh ]

verb (used with object)

  1. to launder by hand rather than by washing machine:

    to hand-wash socks in a hotel-room sink.



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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of hand-wash1

First recorded in 1810–15; hand ( def ) + wash ( def )
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Example Sentences

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Use the tap water to hand-wash dishes; instead, use the dishwasher and use the air dryer settings.

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Last month, inspectors found what appeared to be mold and mildew around the hand-washing sinks used by workers preparing ready-to-eat meats, CBS News reported.

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CBS News reported that last month, inspectors found what appeared to be mold and mildew around the hand-washing sinks used by workers preparing ready-to-eat meats.

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As the pandemic fades, many people have abandoned the basic tools for fighting the coronavirus — masks, physical distancing, hand sanitizer and aggressive hand-washing.

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“Individuals that are unhoused are at higher risk for contracting hepatitis A infection because they often have limited access to hand-washing and toileting facilities,” the department wrote in a statement.

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