verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb

1. 1
   To remove something (especially dirt or graffiti) by spraying it with high-pressure water. British, English, transitive

   "February 2008, The Times - Council cleaners jetwash away Banksy’s graffiti art."

Synonyms

All synonyms

power washpressurewash

Example

More examples

"February 2008, The Times - Council cleaners jetwash away Banksy’s graffiti art."

Etymology

From jet + wash.

Related phrases

car wash

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