a. : to cleanse by or as if by the action of liquid (such as water) b. : to remove (something, such as dirt) by rubbing or drenching with liquid. 2. : to cleanse (fur) by licking or by rubbing with a paw moistened with saliva. 3. a. : to flush or moisten (a bodily part or injury) with a liquid. More @Wikipedia
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