thoroughcleaning
nounUK /ˈθʌr.əˌkliː.nɪŋ/
US /ˈθɜːr.oʊˌkliː.nɪŋ/
Cleaning something very carefully so no dirt is left anywhere.
The kitchen got a thoroughcleaning before the guests arrived.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. A complete and careful check of something to remove all problems.
The team gave the old machine a thoroughcleaning before restarting it.
3. The act of removing every bit of unwanted material from a place.
A thoroughcleaning of the attic took all weekend.
4. A very careful and detailed review of information to fix mistakes.
The editor did a thoroughcleaning of the report before publishing.