"bathing" in the noun sense
1. bathing
immersing the body in water or sunshine
2. washup, bathing
the act of washing yourself (or another person)
"bathing" in the verb sense
1. bathe
cleanse the entire body
"bathe daily"
2. bathe
suffuse or envelope with something
"The room was bathed in sunlight"
"I was bathed in a cold sweat"
"veal bathed in a rich creamy sauce"
3. bathe
swim for pleasure or recreation
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