Wash Out — synonyms, definition

1. wash out (Noun)

clunker dud flop

wash out (Noun) — The channel or break produced by erosion of relatively soft soil by water. ex. "it was several days after the storm before they could repair the washout and open the road"

wash out (Noun) — The erosive process of washing away soil or gravel by water (as from a roadway). ex. "from the house they watched the washout of their newly seeded lawn by the water"

wash out (Noun) — Someone who is unsuccessful.

channel failure groove loser no-hoper nonstarter soil erosion unsuccessful person rain-wash

2. wash out (Verb)

rain out wash wash away wash off

wash out (Verb) — Prevent or interrupt due to rain. ex. "The storm had washed out the game"

wash out (Verb) — Wash free from unwanted substances, such as dirt. ex. "Wash out your dirty shirt in the sink"

wash out (Verb) — Wear or destroy by the force of water. ex. "The hail storms had washed out the bridges"

wash out (Verb) — Remove by the application of water or other liquid and soap or some other cleaning agent. ex. "he managed to wash out the stains"

wash out (Verb) — Deplete of strength or vitality.

wash out (Verb) — Drain off the colour in the course of laundering. ex. "The harsh soap washed out the delicate blouse"

wash out (Verb) — Lose colour in the process of being washed. ex. "The expensive shirt washed out in the German washing machine"

destroy discolor discolour keep launder prevent remove ruin spifflicate spiflicate take take away wash weaken withdraw