mid-15c., action of steering, from steer (v.) + -age. Meaning part of a ship in front of the chief cabin is from 1610s; originally where the steering apparatus of the ship was, it retained the name after the introduction of the deck wheel in early 18c.; hence meaning section of a ship with the cheapest accommodations, first recorded 1804.
What does the word âpungentâ mean? Itâs a noun referring to the area of town where immigrants from one nation live. Itâs an adjective meaning something that has an intensely heavy smell. Itâs a verb meaning to act out in a sudden and emotional outburst. Itâs an adverb meaning to do something elegantly or with great class.
Laundry detergent, or washing powder, is a type of detergent (cleaning agent) that is added for cleaning laundry. In common usage, detergent refers to mixtures of chemical compounds including alkylbenzenesulfonates, which are similar to soap but are less affected by hard water.In most household contexts, the term detergent refers to laundry detergent vs hand soap or other types of cleaning agents.n most household contexts, the term detergent refers to laundry detergent vs hand soap or other types of cleaning agents.