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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Alternative form of handwashing. alt-of, alternative, countable, uncountable

Verb

1. 1
   present participle and gerund of hand-wash form-of, gerund, participle, present

Synonyms

All synonyms

hand wash

Example

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"The best way to prevent coronavirus, the WHO says, is using common sense such as hand-washing and social distancing."

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