(1):
(n.) A thin covering or coat; as, a washing of silver.
(2):
(n.) Gold dust procured by washing; also, a place where this is done; a washery.
(3):
(n.) The operation of simultaneously buying and selling the same stock for the purpose of manipulating the market. The transaction is fictitious, and is prohibited by stock-exchange rules.
(4):
(n.) The covering of a piece with an infusible powder, which prevents it from sticking to its supports, while receiving the glaze.
(5):
(n.) The act of one who washes; the act of cleansing with water; ablution.
(6):
(p. pr. & vb. n.) of Wash
(7):
(n.) The clothes washed, esp. at one time; a wash.