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1. (of a liquid, esp. water) flow against
   "the waves laved the shore";
   - lap, wash
    
2. Cleanse (one's body) with soap and water
   - wash
    
3. Wash one's face and hands
   - wash up [N. Amer]

Derived forms: laved, laving, laves

Type of: clean, cleanse, flow, freshen, freshen up, refresh, refreshen

Encyclopedia: Lave