flat wash
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Definition
Noun: 1. A method of ironing: Specifically, a type of ironing that can be done mechanically, typically referring to the process of ironing large, flat pieces of fabric like sheets or tablecloths in a uniform manner.
Usage Notes
The term "flat wash" is a technical and somewhat dated term primarily used in the context of laundry and textile care. It describes a mechanical ironing process suitable for items without complex folds or intricate details. It is not commonly used in everyday conversation.
Examples
- The commercial laundry service uses a flat wash for all their hotel linens.
- For efficiency, the uniform supplier processes the tablecloths using a flat wash.
Advanced Usage
- The term can imply a standardized, industrial process, contrasting with hand ironing or ironing tailored garments.
Variants and Related Words
- Flatwork: A more common modern synonym in the laundry industry, referring to the same type of items (sheets, towels, table linens) and their mechanical ironing.
- Ironing (n): The general act or process of smoothing fabric with a heated iron.
- Pressing (n): Often used interchangeably with ironing, but can imply a more professional or garment-focused context.
Synonyms
- Mechanical ironing
- Flatwork ironing
- Sheet ironing (context-specific)
Antonyms
- Hand ironing
- Finish pressing (garment-specific pressing)
Related Phrases
- To send for a flat wash: An instruction to process linens through this mechanical method.
- Example: Please sort those napkins and send them for a flat wash.
Noun
- ironing that can be done mechanically