[v] remove by the application of water or other liquid and soap or some other cleaning agent; "he washed the dirt from his coat"; "The nurse washed away the blood"; "Can you wash away the spots on the windows?"; "he managed to wash out the stains"
[v] lose color in the process of being washed; "The expensive shirt washed out in the German washing machine"
[v] drain off the color in the course of laundering; "The harsh soap washed out the delicate blouse"
[v] deplete of strength or vitality; "The illness washed her out"
[v] wash free from unwanted substances, such as dirt; "Wash out your dirty shirt in the sink"
[v] make useless by the force of water; "The hail storms had washed out the bridges"
[v] prevent or interrupt due to rain; "The storm had washed out the game"