washouts (Meaning)
washouts
to destroy or make useless by the force or action of water, to deplete the strength or vitality of, one that fails to measure up, rain out, to wash free of an extraneous substance (such as dirt), the washing out or away of something and especially of earth in a roadbed by a freshet, to exhaust the strength or energy, the action or process of progressively reducing the concentration of a substance (as a dye injected into the left ventricle of the heart), a place where earth is washed away, to fade or cause to fade by or as if by laundering, one who fails in a course of training or study, to fail to measure up to a standard, to cause to fade by or as if by laundering, to destroy by the force or action of water, to become depleted of color or vitality, a complete failure, the washing away of earth (as from a road), an unsuccessful enterprise or undertaking, to eliminate as useless or unsatisfactory, to fail to meet requirements or measure up to a standard
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washouts Sentence Examples
- The torrential downpour caused widespread washouts, severing access to several rural communities.
- The bridge washouts left the town stranded, isolating it from the outside world.
- The severe storms resulted in numerous washouts, making it impossible to travel in some areas.
- The riverbank washouts threatened to undermine the bridge's foundations, prompting emergency repairs.
- The washouts along the highway forced drivers to take dangerous detours.
- The hillside washouts sent mud and debris cascading down into the valley below.
- The washouts rendered the road impassable, creating a hazardous situation for motorists.
- The crews worked tirelessly to repair the washouts and restore traffic flow.
- The frequent washouts in the area necessitated the construction of stronger drainage systems.
- The washouts from the heavy rain damaged infrastructure and caused significant economic losses.
FAQs About the word washouts
to destroy or make useless by the force or action of water, to deplete the strength or vitality of, one that fails to measure up, rain out, to wash free of an e
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blockbusters,successes, winners, hits,smashes, dandies, phenomena, phenomenons, corkers, crackerjacks
The torrential downpour caused widespread washouts, severing access to several rural communities.
The bridge washouts left the town stranded, isolating it from the outside world.
The severe storms resulted in numerous washouts, making it impossible to travel in some areas.
The riverbank washouts threatened to undermine the bridge's foundations, prompting emergency repairs.
