wash-out
Verbs
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(v) prevent or interrupt due to rain
- The storm had washed out the game
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(v) wash free from unwanted substances, such as dirt
- Wash out your dirty shirt in the sink
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(v) wear or destroy by the force of water
- The hail storms had washed out the bridges
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(v) 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
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(v) deplete of strength or vitality
- The illness washed her out
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(v) drain off the color in the course of laundering
- The harsh soap washed out the delicate blouse
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(v) lose color in the process of being washed
- The expensive shirt washed out in the German washing machine