rinsing

/ˈɹɪnsɪŋ/

verb

  1. 1

    To wash (something) quickly using water and no soap.

    “You'd better rinse that stain before putting the shirt in the washing machine.”
  2. 2

    To remove soap from (something) using water.

    “Rinse the dishes after you wash them.”
  3. 3

    To thoroughly defeat in an argument, fight or other competition.

    “Checkmate!”

noun

  1. 1

    The act by which something is rinsed.

    “The cloth will need frequent rinsings as you wash the car.”
  2. 2

    (usually plural) That which is rinsed or washed out.

    “the rinsings of a wine-glass”

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