- 1pre-wash something to wash cloth before it is used, or clothing before it is sold
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- 2pre-wash something to give clothing an extra wash before the main wash, especially in a machine
pre-wash
verbVerb Forms present simple I / you / we / they pre-wash
he / she / it pre-washes
past simple pre-washed
-ing form pre-washing
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