Washout (Noun)
Meaning 1
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".
Classification
Nouns denoting two and three dimensional shapes.
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Meaning 2
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".
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The heavy rainfall caused a washout on the mountain road, making it impassable for several days.
- The river's washout of the nearby park was a result of years of neglect and poor drainage.
- After the storm, the residents surveyed the washout of their neighborhood's streets and sidewalks.
- The washout of the hillside was a major concern for the homeowners, who feared landslides and erosion.
- The flash flood caused a massive washout of the campground, sweeping away tents and picnic tables.
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Meaning 3
Someone who is unsuccessful.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.