bath (n.)

  1. a vessel containing liquid in which something is immersed (as to process it or to maintain it at a constant temperature or to lubricate it); she soaked the etching in an acid bath'

  2. you soak and wash your body in a bathtub; he has a good bath every morning'

  3. a relatively large open container that you fill with water and use to wash the body

    [ Syn: bathtub , bathing tub , tub ]

  4. an ancient Hebrew liquid measure equal to about 10 gallons

  5. a town in southwestern England on the River Avon; famous for its hot springs and Roman remains

    [ Syn: bath ]

  6. a room (as in a residence) containing a bathtub or shower and usually a washbasin and toilet

    [ Syn: bathroom ]

    bath (v.)

  1. clean ones body by immersion into water; The child should bathe every day

    [ Syn: bathe ]

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