noun

1. The process or an instance of washing or being washed by water or other liquid.

   “I'm going to have a quick wash before coming to bed.”

2. A liquid used for washing.

3. A lotion or other liquid with medicinal or hygienic properties.

   “hand wash”

Synonyms: lavatory

verb

1. To clean with water.

   “Dishwashers wash dishes much more efficiently than most humans.”

2. To move or erode by the force of water in motion.

   “Heavy rains wash a road or an embankment.”

3. To separate valuable material (such as gold) from worthless material by the action of flowing water.