white out
The term "white out" can refer to both severe weather conditions and a common office supply used for correcting mistakes.
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Definition
B2Weather
(common)A situation where heavy snowfall and cloud cover make it difficult to see anything, as everything appears white.
Example
- The hikers were caught in a white out and had to wait for the weather to clear before continuing.
B1Office
(common)A fluid used to cover up errors in written or printed text, creating a blank surface for corrections.
Example
- She used white out to correct the typo on the document.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "white out":
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