cleaning

(noun) the act of making something clean. Synonyms: cleansing, cleanup. Example: "He gave his shoes a good cleaning."

(verb) make clean by removing dirt, filth, or unwanted substances from. Synonyms: clean, make clean. Examples: "Clean the stove!." "The dentist cleaned my teeth."

(verb) remove unwanted substances from, such as feathers or pits. Synonyms: clean, pick. Example: "Clean the turkey."

(verb) clean and tidy up the house. Synonyms: houseclean, clean house, clean. Example: "She housecleans every week."

(verb) clean one's body or parts thereof, as by washing. Synonyms: cleanse, clean. Examples: "Clean up before you see your grandparents." "Clean your fingernails before dinner."

(verb) be cleanable. Synonyms: clean. Example: "This stove cleans easily."

(verb) deprive wholly of money in a gambling game, robbery, etc.. Synonyms: clean. Example: "The other players cleaned him completely."

(verb) remove all contents or possession from, or empty completely. Synonyms: clean, strip. Examples: "The boys cleaned the sandwich platters." "The trees were cleaned of apples by the storm."

(verb) remove while making clean. Synonyms: clean. Example: "Clean the spots off the rug."

(verb) remove unwanted substances from. Synonyms: scavenge, clean.

(verb) remove shells or husks from. Synonyms: clean. Example: "Clean grain before milling it."