examiningandwashing
nounUK /ɪɡˈzæmɪnɪŋ ənd ˈwɒʃɪŋ/
US /ɪɡˈzæmɪnɪŋ ənd ˈwɑːʃɪŋ/
Looking at something closely and then cleaning it.
The nurse did the examiningandwashing of the cut before putting on a bandage.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. The act of checking something carefully and then washing it to keep it clean.
The examiningandwashing of the vegetables took a long time.
3. A careful look at a thing followed by a wash to make it ready to use.
After the examiningandwashing, the tools were safe to use.
4. Checking for dirt or problems and then cleaning them away.
The examiningandwashing of the old coins showed they were valuable.