machine-wash
Definition
Verb: - To clean (an item, typically fabric or clothing) using an automatic washing machine, as opposed to washing by hand or using other methods.
Usage
This verb is used specifically to describe the action of laundering items in a washing machine. It is often found in the passive voice ("be machine-washed") and is common on clothing care labels and in laundry instructions.
Examples
- Active Voice:
- Passive Voice (Common):
- Question Form:
Advanced Usage
- "Machine-washable" (Adjective): This is a related and very common term used to describe an item that is safe to wash in a machine.
- The label says the curtains are machine-washable, which is very convenient.
Variants and Related Words
- Machine-washable (adj): Designed to withstand washing in an automatic washing machine without being damaged.
- Hand-wash (verb): The antonym; to wash by hand.
- Dry-clean (verb): To clean with chemical solvents instead of water.
Synonyms
- Launder (in a machine): A more general term for washing clothes and linens, which can be done by machine.
- Wash (in a washing machine): A simpler, more common phrasing (e.g., "Wash in cold water").
Notes
- "Machine-wash" is a compound verb formed from the noun "machine" and the verb "wash." Its primary function is to specify the method of washing.
- It is typically used with objects that are normally cleaned in a laundry context (clothing, bedding, towels).
Verb
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wash by machine
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Can these shirts be machine-washed?
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