Wash, a. 1. Washy; weak. [Obs.]

Their bodies of so weak and wash a temper.

Beau. & Fl.

2. Capable of being washed without injury; washable; as, wash goods.

[Colloq.]

Wash"a*ble (?), a. Capable of being washed without damage to fabric or

color.

Wash"board` (?), n. 1. A fluted, or ribbed, board on which clothes are

rubbed in washing them.

2. A board running round, and serving as a facing for, the walls of a

room, next to the floor; a mopboard.

3. (Naut.) A broad, thin plank, fixed along the gunwale of boat to keep

the sea from breaking inboard; also, a plank on the sill of a lower

deck port, for the same purpose; — called also wasteboard. Mar. Dict.

Wash"bowl` (?), n. A basin, or bowl, to hold water for washing one's

hands, face, etc.

Wash"dish` (?), n. 1. A washbowl.

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