Wash Out (Verb)
Meaning 1
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".
Classification
Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
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Meaning 2
Drain off the color in the course of laundering; "The harsh soap washed out the delicate blouse".
Classification
Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
Meaning 3
Deplete of strength or vitality; "The illness washed her out".
Classification
Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
Meaning 4
Lose color in the process of being washed; "The expensive shirt washed out in the German washing machine".
Classification
Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
Meaning 5
Wash free from unwanted substances, such as dirt; "Wash out your dirty shirt in the sink".
Classification
Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.
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Meaning 6
Wear or destroy by the force of water; "The hail storms had washed out the bridges".
Classification
Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.