[uncountable, singular] the act of cleaning something using water and usually soap. I do the washing (= wash the clothes) in our house. [uncountable] (British English) clothes, sheets, etc. that are waiting to be washed, being washed or have just been washed. I put on a load on washing and made dinner. More @Wikipedia
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