VERB
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lose color in the process of being washed
The expensive shirt washed out in the German washing machine -
deplete of strength or vitality
The illness washed her out -
wear or destroy by the force of water
The hail storms had washed out the bridges -
drain off the color in the course of laundering
The harsh soap washed out the delicate blouse -
remove by the application of water or other liquid and soap or some other cleaning agent
he managed to wash out the stains
he washed the dirt from his coat
The nurse washed away the blood
Can you wash away the spots on the windows? -
wash free from unwanted substances, such as dirt
Wash out your dirty shirt in the sink -
prevent or interrupt due to rain
The storm had washed out the game
How To Use wash out In A Sentence
- These ink stains won't wash out.
- For example, freshets can displace individuals, wash out nests, and locally eliminate populations.
- It doubles as a touch-up for hair roots between visits to hairdressers, but it will wash out.
- I can't wash out the memory of the past.
- Wash out your dirty shirt in the sink
- Before the Harrier jets shut down, our normal practice is to wash out the intakes and engine with demineralized water to remove any salt spray.
- There is a thunderstorm outside that may wash out the scheduled explosion; in the cantina, despite anxiety about the future, the talk remains close to becalmed.
- A salad with a tangy vinaigrette, for instance, might wash out a delicate wine, but it would soften a big, tannic one.
- Other shipping in the area, for example, took advantage of the chaos to wash out their own fuel tanks with sea water.
- They can't wash out the taint of that cynicism and infamy no matter how much they try and no matter how loud they yell.