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wash out

 
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wash
part of speech: phrase
definition 1: to use water and soap to clean away dirt or other unwanted substances from.
You should wash out that pot before it gets dry and sticky.He washed out his dirty socks in the sink.
definition 2: to remove, eliminate, or fade.
It won't be easy to wash out that stain.So many launderings washed out the color in that blouse.
definition 3: to remove by force of water.
The swollen river washed out the old bridge.
definition 4: of rain, to cause (a game or the like) to be canceled.
The rain washed out the game this afternoon.