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