What does wash mean in cooking?

wash means: A liquid is applied to an object’s surface to clean it. This can be used to get rid of dirt. (in Cooking Dictionary)

What else does wash mean?

• You can clean your skin by using water, soap or detergent. (in Merlin Dictionary)
• Soak, rinse, then remove dirt or stain with water. (in Merlin Dictionary)
• Drench is a way to make wet or moist. (in Merlin Dictionary)
• To flow towards, over, or past. (in Merlin Dictionary)
• Water can be used to carry, move, remove or destroy. (in Merlin Dictionary)
• Cleanse or purify to get rid of guilt or corruption (in Merlin Dictionary)
• Cover or cover with watery paint, or another coloring substance. (in Merlin Dictionary)
• Purify (a gas) through passing over or under a liquid to eliminate soluble matter. (in Merlin Dictionary)
• A precipitate is a solution that allows a solvent (such as water) to pass through it. (in Merlin Dictionary)
• Separate the constituents (an ore) using immersion or agitation in water. (in Merlin Dictionary)
• Cause to go through a swirling motion. (in Merlin Dictionary)
• Cleanse something with water, or any other liquid. (in Merlin Dictionary)