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Word: whitewash (lookup usage) (lookup stats)


Meaning:

Noun:

  • a lime and water mixture for painting walls and fences bright white.
  • A victory without reply

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Verb:

  • slang|dated|late|19th century|archaic To prevent a team from scoring any runs.
  • idiom To cover over errors or bad actions.
  • To paint over with a lime and water mixture so as to brighten up a wall or fence.

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