1. (

• washout

) 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" ;

2. (

• washout ,
• wash

) 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" ;

3. (

• flop ,
• dud ,
• washout

) someone who is unsuccessful ;