noun🔗ShareLavandera, lavanderoA washerwoman or washerman."In the old town, the launders used large tubs and strong soap to clean the clothes by hand. "En el casco antiguo, las lavanderas usaban grandes tinas y jabón fuerte para limpiar la ropa a mano.jobpersonworkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareCanaleta de lavadoA 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."The miners carefully positioned the launders to channel water towards the stamp mill, ensuring the ore was properly processed. "Los mineros colocaron cuidadosamente la canaleta de lavado para canalizar el agua hacia el molino de estampación, asegurando que el mineral se procesara correctamente.materialgeologyindustryutensilmachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareCanal, acequiaA trough or channel carrying water to the wheel of a watermill."The old watermill still works because the launders are well-maintained, channeling water efficiently to the wheel. "El antiguo molino de agua aún funciona porque las acequias están bien mantenidas, canalizando el agua eficientemente hacia la rueda.architectureutilitymachineagricultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareCanalón, canaletaA gutter (for rainwater)."The heavy rain overflowed the launders, causing water to pour down the sides of the house. "La fuerte lluvia desbordó los canalones, lo que provocó que el agua corriera por los lados de la casa.architecturebuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareLava, planchaTo wash; to wash, and to smooth with a flatiron or mangle; to wash and iron."My grandmother still launders her linens and pillowcases by hand, drying them in the sun and ironing them until they are crisp. "Mi abuela todavía lava a mano su ropa de cama y fundas de almohada, las seca al sol y las plancha hasta que quedan impecables.utilitywearworkmachineprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareLavarTo lave; to wet."The gentle rain launders the leaves on the trees, making them glisten. "La lluvia suave lava las hojas de los árboles, haciéndolas brillar.actionprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareBlanquea el origen de (dinero)(money) To disguise the source of (ill-gotten wealth) by various means."The criminal launders the stolen money by depositing small amounts into different bank accounts. "El criminal blanquea el dinero robado depositando pequeñas cantidades en diferentes cuentas bancarias.businessfinancelaweconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
