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washable
[ wosh-uh-buhl, waw-shuh- ]
/ ˈwɒʃ ə bəl, ˈwɔ ʃə- /
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adjective
capable of being washed without shrinking, fading, or the like.
noun
a washable garment.
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British Dictionary definitions for washable
washable
/ (ˈwɒʃəbəl) /
adjective
(esp of fabrics or clothes) capable of being washed without deteriorating
Derived forms of washable
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