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What is the difference between launder and laundering?

launder | laundering |

As nouns the difference between launder and laundering

is that launder is (obsolete) a washerwoman while laundering is the act, or occupation, of one who launders; washing and ironing.

As verbs the difference between launder and laundering

is that launder is to wash; to wash, and to smooth with a flatiron or mangle; to wash and iron while laundering is (launder).

launder

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • (obsolete) A washerwoman.
  • (mining) A trough used by miners to receive powdered ore from the box where it is beaten, or for carrying water to the stamps, or other apparatus for comminuting (sorting) the ore.
  • A gutter (for rainwater)

    • Synonyms

    * (washerwoman) launderer, laundress, washerwoman

    Verb

    (en verb)
  • To wash; to wash, and to smooth with a flatiron or mangle; to wash and iron.
  • (obsolete) To lave; to wet.
  • (money) To disguise the source of (ill-gotten wealth) by various means.

    • Derived terms

    * money laundering

    Related terms

    * launderer * launderette * laundress * laundry * lave

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    laundering

    English

    Verb

    (head)

    • Noun

    (en noun)
  • The act, or occupation, of one who launders; washing and ironing.