hotwash
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English
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[edit]Etymology
[edit]From hot + wash. Some sources say this refers to the practice by some soldiers of dousing their weapons in extremely hot water as a means of removing grit and residue after firing. Others interpret "hot" as referring to immediacy (not temperature), and "wash" to be used metaphorically (compare come out in the wash).
Noun
[edit]hotwash (plural hotwashes)
- Discussions and evaluations of an agency's (or multiple agencies') performance following an exercise, training session, or major event.
Usage notes
[edit]This term originated in the military, and was later adopted more widely.