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| toi·let [ tóylət ] (plural toi·lets) |
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1. fixture for disposing of body waste: a bowl-shaped fixture with a waste drain and a flushing device connected to a water supply, used for defecating and urinating
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2. room with toilet: a room with a toilet and usually a sink
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3. U.S. outdoor toilet: an outdoor room or building with facilities for defecation and urination
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4. washing and dressing: the process of attending to your personal appearance and making it presentable, e.g. by washing, dressing, shaving, and fixing your hair
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formal
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5. medicine cleansing associated with surgical procedure: a cleansing of part of the body after a medical or surgical procedure, often in preparation for applying dressings or bandages
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| [Late 17th century. < French toilette "bag for clothing" < Old French teile "cloth" < Latin tela "web"] |
