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rinse
[ rins ]
verb (used with object)
- to wash lightly, as by pouring water into or over or by dipping in water:
to rinse a cup.
- to douse or drench in clean water as a final stage in washing.
- to remove (soap, dirt, etc.) by such a process (often followed by off ).
- to use a rinse on (the hair).
noun
- an act or instance of rinsing.
- the water used for rinsing.
- any preparation that may be used on the hair after washing, especially to tint or condition the hair.
- an act or instance of using such a preparation on the hair.
rinse
/ rɪns /
verb
- to remove soap from (clothes, etc) by applying clean water in the final stage in washing
- to wash lightly, esp without using soap
to rinse one's hands
- to give a light tint to (hair)
noun
- the act or an instance of rinsing
- hairdressing a liquid preparation put on the hair when wet to give a tint to it
a blue rinse
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Derived Forms
- ˈrinsable, adjective
- ˈrinser, noun
- ˌrinsaˈbility, noun
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Other Words From
- rinsa·ble rinsea·ble adjective
- rinsa·bili·ty rinsea·bili·ty noun
- pre·rinse verb (used with object) prerinsed prerinsing
- prerinse noun
- un·rinsed adjective
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Word History and Origins
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Word History and Origins
Origin of rinse1
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Example Sentences
So I did all I could do: rinse, spit and climb back into bed.
Chop the wings and bones into 1-inch (2.5cm) pieces, rinse with cold water, pat dry, and reserve, chilled, for the jus.
For the Glazed Radishes Trim the radishes, leaving a bit of the stem, and rinse.
Rinse and repeat until the only people in the market are incredibly expensive to cover.
We found that people are less likely to become ill if they at least rinse their produce.
Rinse it in two cold waters, with a drop or two of liquid blue in the last.
Next rinse the veil through two cold waters, tinging the last with indigo.
Rinse out a second time, and brush, and dry near a fire, or in a warm room.
Rinse it through a clean, lukewarm water; wring it lengthways, and stretch it well.
Then transfer it wet to a lukewarm suds, wash and rinse it well, and dry and iron it.
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