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washout
[ wosh-out, wawsh- ]
noun
- a washing out of earth, gravel, etc., by water, as from an embankment or a roadway by heavy rain or by a flash flood.
- the hole, break, or erosion produced by such a washing out.
- Also ·É²¹²õ³ó-´Ç³Ü³Ù. Aeronautics. a warp in an airfoil that gives a decrease in the angle of attack toward the tip. Compare washin.
- Informal. an utter failure.
- Informal. a person who has failed a course of training or study:
air force washouts.
˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins
Origin of washout1
Example Sentences
But with the early onset of summer this year, the company is staring at a washout season and having to shift gears.
This tournament has shown, yet again, that the product of international white-ball cricket on the field remains strong, despite two washouts and too many one-sided games.
Australia's washout against South Africa means England will be guaranteed to progress to the semi-finals if they beat Afghanistan and the Proteas.
Following a washout period, they were asked to make diagnoses again, this time using the model's output as a reference.
Areas across the UK that have experienced a July washout so far are now set to turn a lot drier and warmer, albeit briefly.
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