Meaning of wash away in English

1. Pronunciation

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1. Verb

   wash away

   Definitions

   1. eliminate

   Examples

   • « wash away all the differences »
2. 2. remove by the application of water or other liquid and soap or some other cleaning agent

   Examples

   • « 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 »