to pressure-wash
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3.9
- verb
- /ˈprɛʃər wɑːʃ/
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limpiar a presión
- I've already pressure-washed, and I have to paint the deck and do all these things because now I'm retired—you can't pay someone to do that anymore.
Examples
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If your patio looks dirty, it's time to pressure-wash it for a fresh, clean appearance.
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"All we had to do was pressure wash the silt away and map the heavy artifacts."
Academic text (2009) -
Also, if that is green pigmentation dye that they put into the LHM fluid, then even if I pressure wash it, that's not going to bring the carpet back to grey.
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"Prior to the occupation, the V.A. only pressure washed on Fridays and Mondays. Since the veterans have arrived, they have pressure washed nearly every day," said Martha Guthrum, a native of the DC area, who walks by the V.A. every day on her way to work.
Blog text (3) -
"Prior to the occupation, the V.A. only pressure washed on Fridays and Mondays. Since the veterans have arrived, they have pressure washed nearly every day," said Martha Guthrum, a native of the DC area, who walks by the V.A. every day on her way to work.
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Next spring, do yourself a favor and pressure-wash the deck to remove dirt and mildew.
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We pressure-washed the siding to restore its original color and remove built-up grime.
Synonyms
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1.0
To wash something with water to remove soap or dirt
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1.0
To remove something from a surface by washing with water or soap
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3.4
Spray water onto something with a long tube to clean or cool it
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1.6
To wash something with water to remove soap or dirt
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2.0
Clean something using water to remove dirt or stains
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1.7
To clean clothes or furniture with hot water turned into gas to remove dirt
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3.2
Remove dirt or stains from something using hot steam
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1.0
To clean the outside of a car with water and soap
To clean a surface using a strong spray of water to remove dirt or old paint
To clean something using water to remove dirt or chemicals
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Etymology
The word pressure-wash joins pressure and wash, where pressure means 'force' and wash means 'clean with water'. So, to pressure-wash something is to clean it with a strong, high-pressure spray of water that uses extra 'force' to remove dirt, paint, or moss.