
Open English Wordnet
Verbs
(v)rain out, wash outprevent or interrupt due to rain“The storm had washed out the game” (v)wash outwash free from unwanted substances, such as dirt“Wash out your dirty shirt in the sink” (v)wash outwear or destroy by the force of water“The hail storms had washed out the bridges” (v)wash, wash out, wash off, wash awayremove 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” (v)wash outdeplete of strength or vitality“The illness washed her out” (v)wash outdrain off the color in the course of laundering“The harsh soap washed out the delicate blouse” (v)wash outlose color in the process of being washed“The expensive shirt washed out in the German washing machine”