Meaning of "wash out" : Online English Dictionary : Word Search by Wordhut.com

Meaning of wash out

1. (v) lose color in the process of being washed; "The expensive shirt washed out in the German washing machine"

2. (v) drain off the color in the course of laundering; "The harsh soap washed out the delicate blouse"

3. (v) deplete of strength or vitality; "The illness washed her out"

4. (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"

5. (v) wash free from unwanted substances, such as dirt; "Wash out your dirty shirt in the sink"

6. (v) wear or destroy by the force of water; "The hail storms had washed out the bridges"

7. (v) prevent or interrupt due to rain; "The storm had washed out the game"

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