Rinse

noun

/ɹɛns/

Word Frequency: 2.1

Definitions

1.nounThe action of rinsing.

"I'll just give this knife a quick rinse."

2.nounA liquid used to rinse, now particularly a hair dye.

3.verbTo wash (something) quickly using water and no soap.

"You'd better rinse that stain before putting the shirt in the washing machine."

4.verbTo remove soap from (something) using water.

"Rinse the dishes after you wash them."

5.verbTo thoroughly defeat in an argument, fight or other competition.

"Checkmate!"

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