Duck and Wash

Duck

Duck verb - To get or keep away from (as a responsibility) through cleverness or trickery.

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Wash and duck are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Wash" instead a verb "Duck".

Nearby Words: ducked, ducking, ducky, duckling

Wash verb - To make wet.

Usage example: rain washed the countryside for days on end

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Duck and wash are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Duck" instead a verb "Wash".

Nearby Words: washed, washing, washer, washroom, washable

A duck and a scientist both wash up on a deserted island.

Source: Oh, No... Not Again!
Shrunk in the Wash: In one episode, the Gizmo Duck suit gets shrunk in the wash, conveniently ending up just the right size for Huey, Dewey, Louie, and Webby to wear it.

Source: Western Animation / DuckTales
Shrunk in the Wash: Donald Gets Drafted: Donald Duck is outfitted with an army uniform several sizes too big, which is doused with water and shrinks until it fits.

Source: Western Animation / Classic Disney Shorts

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