hand-wash


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hand-wash

vb (tr)
to wash by hand rather than in a washing machine
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Verb1.hand-wash - wash or launder by hand instead of with a machine; "This delicate sweater must be handwashed"
launder, wash - cleanse with a cleaning agent, such as soap, and water; "Wash the towels, please!"
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Translations

hand-wash

[ˈhændˈwɔːʃ] VTlavar a mano
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