washing ball

English

noun
Definitions
  • a ball-shaped object used to clean clothes by mechanical action when used in a washing machine, used as a substitute for laundry detergent

Etymology

Compound from English washing + English ball (testicle, round object).

Origin

English

ball

Gloss

testicle, round object

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