noun Download 🔗Share A washerwoman or washerman. Examples : "In the old town, the launders used large tubs and strong soap to clean the clothes by hand. " job person work Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A trough used by miners to receive powdered ore from the box where it is beaten, or for carrying water to the stamps, or other apparatus for comminuting (sorting) the ore. Examples : "The miners carefully positioned the launders to channel water towards the stamp mill, ensuring the ore was properly processed. " material geology industry utensil machine Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A trough or channel carrying water to the wheel of a watermill. Examples : "The old watermill still works because the launders are well-maintained, channeling water efficiently to the wheel. " architecture utility machine agriculture Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A gutter (for rainwater). Examples : "The heavy rain overflowed the launders, causing water to pour down the sides of the house. " architecture building Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To wash; to wash, and to smooth with a flatiron or mangle; to wash and iron. Examples : "My grandmother still launders her linens and pillowcases by hand, drying them in the sun and ironing them until they are crisp. " utility wear work machine process Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To lave; to wet. Examples : "The gentle rain launders the leaves on the trees, making them glisten. " action process Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share (money) To disguise the source of (ill-gotten wealth) by various means. Examples : "The criminal launders the stolen money by depositing small amounts into different bank accounts. " business finance law economy Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading