hand-wash
Definition
- Verb:
- To wash or clean something by hand, without using a washing machine: The action of cleaning items, typically delicate clothing or fabrics, using one's hands in a basin or sink with water and detergent, as opposed to using an automatic machine.
Usage
- This verb is used to specify the manual method of laundering. It is often necessary for items that could be damaged by the agitation of a washing machine.
- It is commonly used in instructions for garment care.
- The past tense and past participle are typically hand-washed (with a hyphen) or sometimes written as one word: handwashed.
Examples
- Verb:
- Always hand-wash this silk blouse to preserve its color and texture.
- I hand-washed my wool sweater in cold water.
- These curtains are not machine-washable; they need to be handwashed.
Advanced Usage
- "to hand-wash something": The standard construction, emphasizing the direct object (the item being washed).
- It's best to hand-wash fine china gently.
Variants and Related Words
- Hand-washing (noun): The act or process of washing by hand.
- Proper hand-washing of delicate items can extend their life.
- Machine-wash (verb): The antonym; to wash using a machine.
- Hand-washable (adjective): Describing an item that is safe or intended to be washed by hand.
- The label says the item is hand-washable.
Synonyms
- Wash by hand: The descriptive phrase from which the verb is derived.
- Hand launder: A more formal synonym, often used in professional garment care contexts.
Related Phrasal Verbs/Constructions
(This word does not commonly form phrasal verbs. Its meaning is contained in the single verb form.)
Related Idioms
(There are no common idioms specifically for "hand-wash." The term is used literally.)
Verb
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wash or launder by hand instead of with a machine
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This delicate sweater must be handwashed
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