Rinse out
verb
To clean something by washing it with water, especially to remove soap or dirt.
After shampooing, rinse out your hair thoroughly.

Often appears as...
- rinse out a cup
- rinse out the sink
verb
To remove a substance from a container by filling the container with water and quickly emptying it.
When you're finished with the paint, remember to rinse out the brushes.

Often appears as...
- rinse out a bottle
- rinse out a jug
verb
To clean something by washing it with water, especially to remove soap or dirt.
After shampooing, rinse out your hair thoroughly.

Often appears as...
- rinse out a cup
- rinse out the sink
verb
To remove a substance from a container by filling the container with water and quickly emptying it.
When you're finished with the paint, remember to rinse out the brushes.

Often appears as...
- rinse out a bottle
- rinse out a jug
Definition 1 of 2

Complete Removal
The phrase often emphasizes getting rid of every trace, especially after using a product.

Make sure to rinse out all the conditioner to avoid greasy hair.
Personal Hygiene
Commonly used in the context of washing hair or cleaning the mouth.

Rinse out your mouth after brushing to remove toothpaste residue.
Not Just Water
Though typically with water, may involve other liquids for specific cleaning instructions.

Rinse out the wound with saline solution carefully.
Complete Removal
The phrase often emphasizes getting rid of every trace, especially after using a product.

Make sure to rinse out all the conditioner to avoid greasy hair.
Personal Hygiene
Commonly used in the context of washing hair or cleaning the mouth.

Rinse out your mouth after brushing to remove toothpaste residue.
Not Just Water
Though typically with water, may involve other liquids for specific cleaning instructions.

Rinse out the wound with saline solution carefully.
Complete Removal
The phrase often emphasizes getting rid of every trace, especially after using a product.

Make sure to rinse out all the conditioner to avoid greasy hair.
Personal Hygiene
Commonly used in the context of washing hair or cleaning the mouth.

Rinse out your mouth after brushing to remove toothpaste residue.
Not Just Water
Though typically with water, may involve other liquids for specific cleaning instructions.

Rinse out the wound with saline solution carefully.
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