English · Word Candidate

cleaning

/ˈkliːnɪŋ/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: cleanings

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

The process of making something clean; a freeing from filth or dirt.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Quá trình làm cho thứ gì đó sạch sẽ; giải phóng khỏi bụi bẩn hoặc đất

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Noun

So good dental hygiene, with regular periodontal cleanings, can help protect your heart as well as your teeth.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

The afterbirth of cows, ewes, etc.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

vật sau sinh của bò, cừu, v.v.

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Noun

The risk which the cow runs, after slinking, is in not getting quit of the cleaning, or afterbirth, or placenta[…]

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

What does “cleaning” mean?

The process of making something clean; a freeing from filth or dirt.

Is “cleaning” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.