washrag

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washrag

A child uses a washrag to clean their face at the sink.

Definition

Noun: A small, square piece of absorbent cloth, typically made of terrycloth or a similar material, used for washing the face and body during bathing.

Usage

A washrag is a personal hygiene item used with soap and water to clean the skin. It is often used in a bathtub or shower. * He used a soft washrag to scrub his back. * She soaped up the washrag before washing her face.

Advanced Usage
  • "like a wet washrag": An idiom describing someone who is extremely limp, weak, or lacking in energy or enthusiasm.
    • After the long meeting, he felt like a wet washrag.
Variants and Related Words
  • Washcloth (n): The most common and direct synonym for washrag.
  • Flannel (n): A term used primarily in British English for a small cloth used for washing.
  • Facecloth (n): A term that specifically emphasizes use on the face.
Synonyms
  • Washcloth
  • Facecloth
  • Flannel (UK)
Related Phrases
  • To use a washrag: The standard phrase for employing the item.
    • It's more hygienic to use a washrag than just your hands.
Related Idioms
  • "like a wet washrag": (See Advanced Usage).
washrag

A child uses a washrag to clean their face at the sink.

Noun
  1. bath linen consisting of a piece of cloth used to wash the face and body

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