Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- transitive verb To wash in a washing machine.
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- verb wash by machine
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Examples
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I machine-wash basic pieces in cold water on a delicate cycle and hand-wash those with decoration, drying them with care to preserve their shape.
A Fashionista's Secret Weapon: Cheap Tops Teri Agins 2011
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But it can be tricky to figure out when to dry-clean and when to hand - or machine-wash.
- The Consumerist 2009
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I machine-wash basic pieces in cold water on a delicate cycle and hand-wash those with decoration, drying them with care to preserve their shape.
A Fashionista's Secret Weapon: Cheap Tops Teri Agins 2011
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You may also be able to machine-wash small rugs, and it's a good idea to occasionally take larger ones outside and beat them with them with a broom.
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For good measure, occasionally machine-wash the bag and don't let kids play with it.
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For good measure, occasionally machine-wash the bag and don't let kids play with it.
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As much as 85 percent of the energy used to machine-wash clothes goes to heating the water.
Carolyn Scott: Happy Earth Weekend!! Carolyn Scott 2010
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Don't machine-wash brass, bronze, cast iron, disposable plastics, gold-colored flatware, gold-leaf china, hollow-handle knives, pewter, tin, or anything made of wood or with a wood handle. 5.
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As much as 85 percent of the energy used to machine-wash clothes goes to heating the water.
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But it can be tricky to figure out when to dry-clean and when to hand - or machine-wash.
Tip of the Day: Cutting back on dry-cleaning can save you money 2009
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