wash out Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. verb prevent or interrupt due to rain
   rain out.
   
   • The storm had washed out the game
2. verb wash free from unwanted substances, such as dirt
   
   • Wash out your dirty shirt in the sink
3. verb wear or destroy by the force of water
   
   • The hail storms had washed out the bridges
4. verb remove by the application of water or other liquid and soap or some other cleaning agent
   wash; wash away; wash off.
   
   • 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. verb deplete of strength or vitality
   
   • The illness washed her out
6. verb drain off the color in the course of laundering
   
   • The harsh soap washed out the delicate blouse
7. verb lose color in the process of being washed
   
   • The expensive shirt washed out in the German washing machine

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