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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 seaplay

2. clean by virtue of having been washed in waterplay

  Familiarity information: WATER-WASHED used as an adjective is rare.


 Dictionary entry details 


WATER-WASHED (adjective)


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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