washout | अमरकोश - भारत का शब्दकोश

Meaning of word washout from English dictionary with examples, synonyms and antonyms.

Meaning : The channel or break produced by erosion of relatively soft soil by water.

Example : It was several days after the storm before they could repair the washout and open the road.

Meaning : The erosive process of washing away soil or gravel by water (as from a roadway).

Example : From the house they watched the washout of their newly seeded lawn by the water.

Synonyms : wash

Meaning : Someone who is unsuccessful.

Synonyms : dud, flop

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