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rinse |
3 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Rinse \Rinse\, n. The act of rinsing. From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Rinse \Rinse\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Rinsed}; p. pr & vb n. {Rinsing}.] [OE., fr OF rincer, rimser, reinser, ra["i]ncier, F. rincer; of uncertain origin.] 1. To wash lightly; to cleanse with a second or repeated application of water after washing. 2. To cleancse by the introduction of water; -- applied especially to hollow vessels; as to rinse a bottle. ``Like a glass did break i' the rinsing.'' --Shak. From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]: rinse n 1: a liquid preparation used on wet hair to it a tint 2: the removal of soap with clean water in the final stage of washing [syn: {rinsing}] 3: the act of giving a light tint to the hair 4: washing lightly without soap v 1: wash off soap or remaining dirt [syn: {rinse off}] 2: clean with some chemical process [syn: {wash}] 3: rinse one's mouth and throat with mouthwash; "gargle with this liquid" [syn: {gargle}]
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