wash out

English

verb
Definitions
  • To wash the inside of something.
  • To remove something by washing.
  • To be removed by washing.
  • (idiomatic) To wear away by the flow of water; to erode.
  • (idiomatic) To cancel due to bad weather.
  • (idiomatic) To lose traction while going around a turn, especially in cycling, motorsports and skiing/snowboarding.

Etymology

Compound from English wash + English out (surpassing, beyond, outward, away from).

Origin

English

out

Gloss

surpassing, beyond, outward, away from

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