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washout

was·hout

UK/ˈwɒʃaʊt/ US/ˈwɔʃˌaʊt/ rare slang uk

noun

1.

the channel or break produced by erosion of relatively soft soil by water

  • “it was several days after the storm before they could repair the washout and open the road”
2.

the erosive process of washing away soil or gravel by water (as from a roadway)

  • “from the house they watched the washout of their newly seeded lawn by the water”
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3.

someone who is unsuccessful

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Origin

Deverbal from wash out.

Phrases

  • washout plug

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