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handwash

/hˈændwɑʃ/ noun

A liquid soap for washing the hands.

Word Origin A straightforward compound of Old English 'hand' and 'wascan' (to wash) — literally washing your hands. The word 'wash' comes from PIE *wed- 'water, wet,' which also gives us water and wet. So handwash is a simple, earthy word: water on hands. It's a great example of English compounding at its most practical.

noun A liquid soap for washing the hands. countable

This gentle handwash is perfect for sensitive skin.

(名词) 洗手液；手部清洁液

这款温和的洗手液非常适合敏感肌肤。

(sustantivo) Jabón líquido para lavarse las manos.

Este jabón líquido para manos es perfecto para pieles sensibles.

(nom) savon pour les mains; savon liquide; nettoyant pour les mains; gel lavant pour les mains [Savon liquide destiné au lavage des mains.]

Ce handwash doux est parfait pour les peaux sensibles.

(Substantiv) Handwaschmittel; Flüssigseife [Eine flüssige Seife, die speziell zum Händewaschen entwickelt wurde.]

Diese milde **handwash** ist ideal für empfindliche Haut.

(名詞) 手を洗うための液体石鹸。

この低刺激のハンドソープは敏感肌にもぴったりだ。

(substantivo) sabonete líquido; sabão líquido para as mãos [Sabonete líquido para lavar as mãos.]

Este sabonete líquido suave é perfeito para peles sensíveis.

Synonyms: hand soap liquid soap hand cleanser
Word parts: hand + wash

Related words

handful handle handy handily handiness washer washable

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