1. cleans something with water and usually soap
Usage: third person singular present
2. flows over or against something
Usage: third person singular present
3. removes or carries away by the action of water
Usage: third person singular present

1. instances of cleaning with water
Usage: plural
2. areas of land that are sometimes covered by water
Usage: plural

Examples

• She washes her hands before every meal.
• The ocean washes against the rocky shore.
• Heavy rain washes away the topsoil.
• The car needs several washes to look clean again.
• Birds feed in the tidal washes at low tide.
• He washes the dishes after dinner every night.
• The river washes over the fallen logs.
• Salt washes are important habitats for wildlife.