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hand-washing

Or 󲹲Ի·ɲ·Բ

[hand-wosh-ing, -wawsh‐]

noun

  1. the act or activity of laundering something by hand.

  2. the act or activity of washing one’s hands.



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Word History and Origins

Origin of hand-washing1

First recorded in 1790–95; hand ( def. ) + washing ( def. )
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Example Sentences

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Last month, inspectors found what appeared to be mold and mildew around the hand-washing sinks used by workers preparing ready-to-eat meats, CBS News reported.

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CBS News reported that last month, inspectors found what appeared to be mold and mildew around the hand-washing sinks used by workers preparing ready-to-eat meats.

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As the pandemic fades, many people have abandoned the basic tools for fighting the coronavirus — masks, physical distancing, hand sanitizer and aggressive hand-washing.

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“Individuals that are unhoused are at higher risk for contracting hepatitis A infection because they often have limited access to hand-washing and toileting facilities,” the department wrote in a statement.

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That same day, a King County health inspection found other violations and cited the restaurant for a lack of adequate hand-washing facilities and food worker cards.

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