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handwashing en · NOUN · etymology 1

Pronunciation

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Etymology

From hand + washing.

Meanings

1. (countable, uncountable) The washing of one's hands.
   • The benefits of increased hygiene as a result of Covid-19 could stretch even further ahead. Most schools are insisting on regular hand washing, and are encouraging children to rub soap into their hands for 20 seconds or more, before rinsing it off. 2020 October 9, Linda Geddes, “Non-Covid infectious disease cases down in England, data suggests”, in The Guardian:
   • The mirror comes alive with images, guiding you through the steps of handwashing: turn on the taps, lather your hands with soap, rinse your hands, turn off the taps, dry your hands. 2009 February 7, Judy Steed, “Devices that let ability shine through”, in Toronto Star:

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Synonyms

hand wash

Translations (10)

hu kézmosás (washing of one's hands) · it maniluvio (washing of one's hands) · uk миття́ рук (washing of one's hands) · ja 手洗い (washing of one's hands) · pl mycie rąk (washing of one's hands) · ru мытьё рук (washing of one's hands) · ang handþwēal (washing of one's hands) · ko 손씻기 (washing of one's hands) · vi sự rửa tay (washing of one's hands) · de Händewaschen (washing of one's hands)

handwashing en · VERB · etymology 2

Pronunciation

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Etymology

From handwash + -ing.

Meanings

1. (form-of, gerund, participle, present) present participle and gerund of handwash
   form of handwash

Forms