wash out
Speech parts
1. wash out - Noun
2. wash out - Verb
Meaning
prevent or interrupt due to rain
lose color in the process of being washed
drain off the color in the course of laundering
deplete of strength or vitality
remove by the application of water or other liquid and soap or some other cleaning agent
wash free from unwanted substances, such as dirt
wear or destroy by the force of water
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Examples
The storm had washed out the game
The expensive shirt washed out in the German washing machine
The harsh soap washed out the delicate blouse
The illness washed her out
he washed the dirt from his coat
The nurse washed away the blood