Washing, or cleansing by washing.n. A room or place for washing, or where anything is washed.n. A sort of concave stone table upon which, in the middle ages, dead bodies were washed before burial, in monasteries, hospitals, and elsewhere.n. In medicine, a wash or lotion for a diseased part.n. The ceremonial washing of the hands of the priest in the celebration of the holy communion.n. In plumbing, a permanent wash-bowl of marble, enameled iron, or porcelain, fitted with hot and cold-water pipes, a waste-pipe, and other conveniences and fixtures. It may be affixed to a wall or stand upon the floor.n. A room, especially in a hotel or public building, provided with means for washing the hands and face, and often including a water-closet.