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noun

cleaning

KLEE-nihng
noun
1
The process or activity of removing dirt and mess from something.
"Sunday mornings are reserved for house cleaning."
"The cleaning took most of the afternoon."

How to Use Cleaning

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In plain EnglishThe act of tidying or scrubbing something clean.

Common pairings
spring cleaning cleaning service cleaning products

Word Forms

cleanings plural

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