Washout Definition
washout
- noun
- 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"
- 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"
- someone who is unsuccessful
"Washout" in song lyrics
See how washout is used in real songs:
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"First day of monsoon session a washout"
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Words that rhyme with washout
Usage tips for "washout"
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