rewash
2.1
A second washing of clothes or dishes to remove remaining dirt
- noun
- /riːˈwɔːʃ/
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lavado adicional
- For best results, a thorough rewash is recommended after the initial cleaning.
Examples
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The shirt didn't come out clean, so I had to do a rewash to remove the stains.
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I start drying her only to realize she still smells bad, so she gets sent out for a rewash.
Blog text (16) -
After washing, we went through two tableside inspections—one for the initial wash, one for the automatic rewash—before our mother allowed us to eat.
Fiction book (2001) -
The technician suggested a rewash of the delicate fabrics to ensure they were completely dirt-free.
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Morphology
Etymology
Rewash as a noun comes from re- 'again' plus wash 'to clean with water', so a rewash is the second or extra washing you do to get rid of any dirt left after the first time.