• 1. to apply water or other liquid, usually with soap, to (oneself, clothes, etc) in order to cleanse
• 2. to remove by the application of water or other liquid and usually soap
• 3. to be capable of being washed without damage or loss of colour
• 4. (of an animal such as a cat) to cleanse (itself or another animal) by licking
• 5. to cleanse from pollution or defilement
• 6. to make wet or moist
• 7. to move or be moved by water
• 8. (esp of waves) to flow or sweep against or over (a surface or object), often...

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