"hotwash" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: hotwashes [plural]
Etymology: From hot + wash. Some sources say this refers to the practice by some soldiers of dousing their weapons in extremely hot water as a means of removing grit and residue after firing. Others interpret "hot" as referring to immediacy (not temperature), and "wash" to be used metaphorically (compare come out in the wash). Etymology templates: {{compound|en|hot|wash}} hot + wash Head templates: {{en-noun}} hotwash (plural hotwashes)
  1. Discussions and evaluations of an agency's (or multiple agencies') performance following an exercise, training session, or major event. Wikipedia link: hotwash Synonyms: hot wash
    Sense id: en-hotwash-en-noun-ocH7rQmH Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

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