| v. i. & t. | 1. | to be removed by washing; - of spots and stains, especially on clothing. |
| 2. | to be removed, broken, or destroyed by the action of flowing water; | |
| 3. | to fail in a course of study or training, especially to leave before completion of the course. |
| Verb | 1. | wash out - prevent or interrupt due to rain; "The storm had washed out the game" Synonyms: rain out |
| 2. | wash out - wash free from unwanted substances, such as dirt; "Wash out your dirty shirt in the sink" | |
| 3. | wash out - wear or destroy by the force of water; "The hail storms had washed out the bridges" | |
| 4. | wash out - 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. | wash out - deplete of strength or vitality; "The illness washed her out" | |
| 6. | wash out - drain off the color in the course of laundering; "The harsh soap washed out the delicate blouse" | |
| 7. | wash out - lose color in the process of being washed; "The expensive shirt washed out in the German washing machine" |
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