whitewash
Definitions
General English
- noun a mixture of water and lime used for painting the walls of houses
- noun an attempt to cover up mistakes or dishonest behaviour
Construction
- Water added to quicklime or slaked lime, whiting, and glue and applied like paint, leaving a white coating.
Information & Library Science
- noun an official attempt to hide unpleasant facts
Sports
- noun a resounding defeat, especially one in which the losing player or team does not score
