Wash facts for kids
"Wash" is a word that can mean many different things! It's like how the word "bat" can be an animal or a piece of sports equipment. When a word has several meanings, we call it a "disambiguation" page. This page will help you understand the different ways people use the word "wash."
What "Wash" Can Mean
Sometimes, "wash" refers to a natural feature or a type of art. Other times, it might be part of a name for a radio station, a TV show, or even a song.
Wash as a Natural Place
- Wash (creek)
A "wash" can be a dry riverbed or a small valley, also known as a gulch. These places are usually empty of water. However, after a very heavy rain, they can quickly fill up with water and become temporary streams. You often find these types of washes in dry, desert areas.
- The Wash
This is a large, square-shaped area where the land meets the sea in England. It's an estuary, which means it's where a river's fresh water mixes with the salty water of the ocean. The Wash is located on the eastern coast of England. It's an important place for birds and marine life.
Wash in Media and Art
- WASH (radio station)
WASH is the name of a radio station. It broadcasts music and other programs to listeners. Radio stations use special equipment to send out signals that your radio can pick up.
- Wash (painting)
In art, a "wash" is a painting technique. It involves using paint that has been mixed with a lot of water. This makes the paint very thin and transparent. Artists use washes to create soft, see-through layers of color on their artwork.
- Wash (Firefly character)
"Wash" is the nickname of a fun character from the science fiction TV show Firefly. His full name is Hoban Washburne. He is the pilot of the spaceship Serenity and is known for his humor and toy dinosaurs.
- Wash (Prison Break episode)
This is the title of the 40th episode of the American TV series Prison Break. Each episode tells a part of the story, and this one was an important moment in the show's plot.
- The Wash (movie)
The Wash is a movie that came out in 2001. It is a hip-hop styled comedy film. The movie stars famous musicians Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg.
- Wash (song)
"Wash" is the name of a song by the popular American rock band Pearl Jam. It was released in 1991 as a B-side to their single "Alive."
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