washout

• washout

washout

Noun

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"

Synonyms:

• washout

Noun

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"

Synonyms:

• washout
• wash

Noun

someone who is unsuccessful

Synonyms:

• flop
• dud
• washout