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
Prevent or interrupt due to rain; "The storm had washed out the game".
Classification
Verbs of political and social activities and events.
Examples
- Heavy rain was forecast for the entire weekend, which would likely wash out the outdoor festival.
- The cyclone washed out the stage for the concert that was due to take place on the beach.
- We decided to cancel our camping trip because the rain would probably wash out the whole area.
- Flooding from the overflowing dam washed out the small village downstream.
- Strong winds and heavy rainfall might wash out the annual charity run if the weather doesn't improve soon.
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Meaning 4
Deplete of strength or vitality; "The illness washed her out".
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.
Examples
- Wash out the stains on your favorite t-shirt before they set in.
- She likes to wash out her hair with shampoo and conditioner every day.
- I need to wash out the sink after dinner because it's filled with grease.
- Please wash out your muddy boots outside before coming into the house.
- You should wash out the pesticide from your gardening gloves before wearing them again.
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Meaning 6
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 7
Wear or destroy by the force of water; "The hail storms had washed out the bridges".
Classification
Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.