cleaning
Meaning of cleaning
noun
- the action of making something clean, especially the inside of a house.
the housekeeper will help with the cleaning
- make clean; remove dirt, marks, or stains from.
clean your teeth properly after meals
chair covers should be easy to clean
sometimes he would make himself useful by cleaning and tidying
Old English clǣne, of West Germanic origin; related to Dutch and German klein ‘small’.
Information about cleaning
- The plural form of cleaning is: cleanings.
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Hyphenation of cleaning
clean-ing
- It consists of 2 syllables and 8 chars.
- cleaning is a word disyllabic because it has two syllables
cleaning synonyms
Meaning cleansing:
Meaning clean with water and, typically, soap or detergent:
Meaning make (something, especially the skin) thoroughly clean:
Meaning clean or dry (something) by rubbing with a cloth, a piece of paper, or one's hand:
Meaning wipe or clean with a wet sponge or cloth:
Meaning rub (someone or something) hard so as to clean them, typically with a brush and water:
Meaning clean or soak up liquid from (something) by wiping:
Meaning wash (something) with clean water to remove soap, detergent, dirt, or impurities:
Meaning clean or brighten the surface of (something) by rubbing it hard, typically with an abrasive or detergent:
Meaning clean (a wound or surface) with a swab:
Meaning remove or dispose of (an object or substance) by flushing:
Meaning make the surface of (something) smooth and shiny by rubbing it:
Meaning clean (something), especially with a chemical, in order to destroy bacteria:
Meaning wash or clean (something, especially the hair) with shampoo:
Meaning clean between (one's teeth) with dental floss:
Meaning wash:
Meaning wash and iron (clothes or linen):
cleaning antonyms
Meaning make dirty:
Meaning the upper layer of earth in which plants grow, a black or dark brown material typically consisting of a mixture of organic remains, clay, and rock particles:
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Words that rhyme with cleaning
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