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According to WordNet, the verb "wash" has 13 sense(s).

200217956 make moist; "The dew moistened the meadows".

200557686 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".

200036362 cleanse (one's body) with soap and water.

200036178 to cleanse (itself or another animal) by licking; "The cat washes several times a day".

201269844 apply a thin coating of paint, metal, etc., to.

202098179 move by or as if by water; "The swollen river washed away the footbridge".

202703153 admit to testing or proof; "This silly excuse won't wash in traffic court".

201535246 cleanse with a cleaning agent, such as soap, and water; "Wash the towels, please!".

200274942 form by erosion; "The river washed a ravine into the mountainside".

202742842 be capable of being washed; "Does this material wash?".

200217576 wash or flow against; "the waves laved the shore".

201270199 clean with some chemical process.

201536344 separate dirt or gravel from (precious minerals).

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