bathing has definitions from the field of work
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[ noun ] immersing the body in water or sunshine

Used in print

(Richard I. McCosh, "Recreation Site Selection"...)

This follows naturally since frontage on an ocean , stream , or lake provides scenic values and opportunities for the very popular recreation activities of bathing , fishing , boating , and other water_sports .

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[ noun ] (work) the act of washing yourself (or another person)

Synonyms

washup ablution

Used in print

(Philip Reaves, "Who Rules the Marriage Bed?"...)

Finally , he was cooking , washing dishes , bathing the children , and even ironing - and still his wife refused to have relations as often as he desired them .

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