washout

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washout Definition

• (n) 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"
• (n) 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"
• (n) someone who is unsuccessful

washout Synonyms

• dud
• flop
• wash
• washout