Waschlappen — meaning in English

English meaning

• washcloth noun A small, absorbent cloth used for washing the face and body.
• washer noun A machine that washes things, especially a washing machine or dishwasher.
• wuss noun An informal, slightly mocking word for someone seen as weak, timid, or easily scared.

Senses

Waschlappen is used for these senses in English:

• face cloth A small cloth used to wash one's face.
• washcloth A small cloth used to wash the face and body.
• washer A face cloth.
• washing mitt A mitt-shaped piece of terrycloth used for personal hygiene.
• wuss (slang, mildly, derogatory) A weak, ineffectual, cowardly, or timid person.

washer — full definition

1. noun A machine that washes things, especially a washing machine or dishwasher.
2. noun A thin, flat ring, usually metal or rubber, placed under a nut or bolt to spread pressure and stop leaks or loosening.

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