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Washout: meaning, definitions and examples

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washout

 

[ หˆwษ”หสƒaสŠt ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

disaster event

A washout refers to a sudden collapse or failure, especially in relation to roadways, bridges, or railways due to heavy rain or flooding. It can also refer to the complete loss or failure of something, such as an event or a project.

Synonyms

collapse, destruction, failure.

Examples of usage

  • After the storm, the washout left the road impassable.
  • The construction project was deemed a washout after funding was cut.
  • Heavy rains caused a washout on the railroad tracks.
  • The festival was a washout due to adverse weather conditions.
Context #2 | Noun

sports context

In sports, a washout can refer to a game or match that cannot be played due to weather conditions, often resulting in cancellation, with no team declared a winner.

Synonyms

cancellation, postponement.

Examples of usage

  • The cricket match ended in a washout because of the rain.
  • Fans were disappointed by the washout of the football game.
  • The baseball game was a washout, leading to a doubleheader reschedule.
  • The tournament suffered multiple washouts this season.

Translations

Translations of the word "washout" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น desgaste

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคงเฅเคฒเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Auswaschung

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pencucian

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะผะธะฒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wybicie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆด—ใ„ๆตใ—

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท lessivage

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ lavado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yฤฑpranma

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์„ธ์ฒ™

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุบุณู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vymytรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vymรฝvanie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ†ฒๆด—

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ izpiranje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รพvottur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถัƒั‹ะฟ ะบะตั‚ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒแƒœแƒแƒแƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ yuyulma

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ lavado

Etymology

The term 'washout' can be traced back to American English in the late 19th century, initially used in context to describe various forms of erosion or the washing out of soil, typically due to heavy rain. The concept relates closely to how heavy rainfall can create channels in the earth that wash away vegetation and structures. Over time, its usage expanded to encompass other forms of failures and cancellations, especially in construction and planning, as well as in various sports contexts. The evolution of the term reflects the impact of environmental challenges on human activities, leading to situations where outcomes are thwarted by uncontrollable natural elements.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #25,343, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.