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prevent or interrupt due to rain;
"The storm had washed out the game"
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wash free from unwanted substances, such as dirt;
"Wash out your dirty shirt in the sink"
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wear or destroy by the force of water;
"The hail storms had washed out the bridges"
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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"
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deplete of strength or vitality;
"The illness washed her out"
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drain off the color in the course of laundering;
"The harsh soap washed out the delicate blouse"
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lose color in the process of being washed;
"The expensive shirt washed out in the German washing machine"