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wash off

was·hoff

uncommon

verb

1.

remove by the application of water or other liquid and soap or some other cleaning agent

  • “he washed the dirt from his coat”
  • “The nurse washed away the blood”
  • “Can you wash away the spots on the windows?”
  • “he managed to wash out the stains”

Origin

Deverbal from wash off.

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