1. (

• rain_out ,
• wash_out

) prevent or interrupt due to rain; "The storm had washed out the game" ;

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 ,
• wash_out ,
• wash_off ,
• wash_away

) 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" ;