laving

verb

Definition of lavingnext
present participle of lave
as in washing
to flow along or against the cold water from the stream gently laved her burned fingers

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  1. washing
  2. bathing
  3. splashing
Verb
  • Since denim is prone to color-bleeding, particularly on the first wash, Wang strongly suggests washing a new pair of jeans on their own.
    Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Dec. 2024
  • To that end, Grant suggests hand-washing them after every two or three wears.
    Emily Chan, Vogue, 22 Dec. 2024
Definition of washing
Verb
  • In March, the hot spring town of Higashi-Izu will raise its bathing tax to around 300 yen ($2), reported TTG Asia, an Asia-Pacific travel trade business resource.
    Ashley J. DiMella Fox News, Fox News, 19 Dec. 2024
  • There is also an open-air restaurant, a bathing pool designed for quiet introspection, and a hammam spa with multiple chambers to experience water in different, restorative ways.
    Emily Hochberg, Travel + Leisure, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of bathing
Verb
  • On sunny days, the reflection of that splashing water can be seen from a long distance.
    Alex Robinson, Outdoor Life, 19 Dec. 2024
  • The man climbed in but slipped on the step, sending the coffee splashing across the seat.
    Greg Borowski, Journal Sentinel, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of splashing
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