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Meaning of handwashing | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1

Definitions

The washing of one's hands.

countable, uncountable

Equivalents

Deutsch Händewaschen
Magyar kézmosás
Italiano maniluvio
日本語 手洗い
Русский мытьё рук

Examples

“The mirror comes alive with images, guiding you through the steps of handwashing: turn on the taps, lather your hands with soap, rinse your hands, turn off the taps, dry your hands.”
“The benefits of increased hygiene as a result of Covid-19 could stretch even further ahead. Most schools are insisting on regular hand washing, and are encouraging children to rub soap into their hands for 20 seconds or more, before rinsing it off.”

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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