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WATER-WASHED
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Dictionary entry overview: What does water-washed mean?
• WATER-WASHED (adjective)
The adjective WATER-WASHED has 2 senses:
1. washed or swept with water especially waves of the sea
2. clean by virtue of having been washed in water
Familiarity information: WATER-WASHED used as an adjective is rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Washed or swept with water especially waves of the sea
Similar:
inhospitable (unfavorable to life or growth)
Sense 2
Meaning:
Clean by virtue of having been washed in water
Synonyms:
washed; water-washed
Similar:
clean (free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits)
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