ˈwaɪtwɔʃ n. & v. --n. 1 a
solution of
quicklime or of whiting
and size
for whitening walls etc. 2 a
means employed to
conceal mistakes or faults in
order to
clear a
person or
institution of imputations. --v.tr. 1
cover with whitewash. 2
attempt by concealment to clear
the reputation of. 3 (in passive) (of an insolvent)
get a
fresh start by passage
through a bankruptcy
court. 4 US
defeat (an opponent)
without allowing
any opposing
score. øøwhitewasher n.