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washout 1. Geology a. erosion of the earth's surface by the action of running water b. a narrow channel produced by this erosion 2. Aeronautics a decrease in the angle of attack of an aircraft wing towards the wing tip washout [′wäsh‚au̇t] (engineering) An overlarge well bore caused by the solvent and erosional action of drilling fluid. A fluid-cut opening resulting from leaking fluid. (mining engineering) How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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To avoid future storm washouts on San Francisquito Canyon Road, county road officials have proposed moving a 1 1/2-mile segment where it runs through a marshy section of the creek bed. Edon, Ohio, farmer Lester Kinzer mows a lot of Conservation Reserve Program ground-and often stumbles upon tile washouts in the midst of the tall grass. Washouts are common, Downey notes: Roughly 70 percent of senior executives leave their new positions within their first two years. |
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