Washout Definition
wŏshout, wôsh-
noun
The washing away of soil, earth, rocks, etc. by a sudden, strong flow of water.
Webster's New World
A hole or gap made by such washing away, as in a railroad bed.
Webster's New World
A channel produced by such erosion.
American Heritage
An event or action that fails, is canceled, or ends prematurely, often because of rainy weather.
American Heritage
A complete failure.
Webster's New World
verb
To wash something out.
Wiktionary
Other Word Forms of Washout
Noun
Singular:
washoutPlural:
washoutsOrigin of Washout
From the verb wash out.
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