Open-washing is a term used to describe the practice of companies presenting themselves as open and transparent when they are not.

Many companies are open-washing their environmental practices to appear more sustainable.

The heavy rain washed away all the dirt on the streets.

I am machine-washing my clothes.

I always machine-wash my clothes to make sure they are clean.

I machine-washed my clothes yesterday.

Hand-washing is an effective way to prevent the spread of germs.

Hand washing is an effective way to prevent the spread of germs.

I need to buy a new wash stand for my bathroom.

I need to buy new washing mitts.