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Definition of Wash out

1. Verb. Prevent or interrupt due to rain. "The storm had washed out the game"

2. Verb. Wash free from unwanted substances, such as dirt. "They wash out the cape "; "Wash out your dirty shirt in the sink"

3. Verb. Wear or destroy by the force of water. "The hail storms had washed out the bridges"

4. Verb. Remove by the application of water or other liquid and soap or some other cleaning agent. "He managed to wash out the stains"

5. Verb. Deplete of strength or vitality. "The illness washed her out"

6. Verb. Drain off the color in the course of laundering. "The harsh soap washed out the delicate blouse"

7. Verb. Lose color in the process of being washed. "The expensive shirt washed out in the German washing machine"

Definition of Wash out

1. Verb. To remove something by washing. ¹

2. Verb. (idiomatic) To wear away by the flow of water; to erode. ¹

3. Verb. (idiomatic) To cancel due to bad weather. ¹

4. Verb. (idiomatic) To lose traction while going around a turn, especially in cycling, motorsports and skiing/snowboarding. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Wash Out

wash-leather wash-leathers wash-out wash-outs wash away wash basket wash baskets wash bin wash bins wash down

wash drawing wash leather wash off wash one's hands wash one's hands of wash out wash over wash room wash rooms wash tub

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