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rinse
[ rins ]
verb (used with object)
- to wash lightly, as by pouring water into or over or by dipping in water:
to rinse a cup.
- to douse or drench in clean water as a final stage in washing.
- to remove (soap, dirt, etc.) by such a process (often followed by off ).
- to use a rinse on (the hair).
noun
- an act or instance of rinsing.
- the water used for rinsing.
- any preparation that may be used on the hair after washing, especially to tint or condition the hair.
- an act or instance of using such a preparation on the hair.
rinse
/ ɪԲ /
verb
- to remove soap from (clothes, etc) by applying clean water in the final stage in washing
- to wash lightly, esp without using soap
to rinse one's hands
- to give a light tint to (hair)
noun
- the act or an instance of rinsing
- hairdressing a liquid preparation put on the hair when wet to give a tint to it
a blue rinse
Derived Forms
- ˈԲ, noun
- ˌԲˈٲ, noun
- ˈԲ, adjective
Other Word Forms
- Բa· Բa· adjective
- Բa·i·ٲ Բa·i·ٲ noun
- ·Բ verb (used with object) prerinsed prerinsing
- ۾Բ noun
- ܲ·Բ adjective
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of rinse1
Example Sentences
“And then there’s going to be nothing to stop them from rinse, wash, repeat this again for immigration policy, environmental deregulation — you name it.”
Among solutions suggested are players rinsing their mouths with water after consuming energy drinks, and being encouraged to go to regular dental check-ups.
And here we are, watching history rinse and repeat, except that this time the Confederacy isn’t just a relic of the past — it’s alive and well, just waving a different flag.
Without much pause, he pivots to rinse off the last of the dishes from the previous night before setting them in the washer.
They also advised that all food waste shout be put into a food waste caddy and recyclable materials should be rinsed to help stop them being attacked by birds, animals or other vermin.
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