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cleaning

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈkliːnɪŋ/

cleaning means: The work of removing dirt from things or places.

noun

REMOVING DIRTA2

The work of removing dirt from things or places.

  • The kitchen needs cleaning.
  • I do the cleaning on Saturdays.
  • Regular cleaning keeps the floor looking new.

Common phrases: house cleaning, do the cleaning, spring cleaning

ANIMAL AFTERBIRTHC2

The material that leaves a cow or sheep’s body after it gives birth.

  • The cow passed the cleaning after giving birth.
  • The farmer checked that the cleaning had come away.
  • The vet examined the ewe’s cleaning.

Similar words: afterbirth, placenta

Common phrases: cow’s cleaning, pass the cleaning

Questions about cleaning

What does cleaning mean?

The work of removing dirt from things or places.

What is cleaning in other languages?

Türkçe: temizlik · Español: limpieza · Français: nettoyage · Deutsch: Reinigung · Italiano: pulizia · 日本語: 掃除

How do you pronounce cleaning?

It is pronounced /ˈkliːnɪŋ/.

How do you use cleaning in a sentence?

The kitchen needs cleaning. I do the cleaning on Saturdays.

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