Overview of noun wash_out

The noun washout has 3 senses

• washout -- (the channel or break produced by erosion of relatively soft soil by water; "it was several days after the storm before they could repair the washout and open the road")


• washout, wash -- (the erosive process of washing away soil or gravel by water (as from a roadway); "from the house they watched the washout of their newly seeded lawn by the water")


• flop, dud, washout -- (someone who is unsuccessful)

Overview of verb wash_out

The verb wash out has 7 senses

• rain out, wash out -- (prevent or interrupt due to rain; "The storm had washed out the game")


• wash out -- (wash free from unwanted substances, such as dirt; "Wash out your dirty shirt in the sink")


• wash out -- (wear or destroy by the force of water; "The hail storms had washed out the bridges")


• wash, wash out, wash off, wash away -- (remove by the application of water or other liquid and soap or some other cleaning agent; "he washed the dirt from his coat"; "The nurse washed away the blood"; "Can you wash away the spots on the windows?"; "he managed to wash out the stains")


• wash out -- (deplete of strength or vitality; "The illness washed her out")


• wash out -- (drain off the color in the course of laundering; "The harsh soap washed out the delicate blouse")


• wash out -- (lose color in the process of being washed; "The expensive shirt washed out in the German washing machine")