Phrase guide

white out

verb · 4 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

verb

Meaning 1

To hide an error or other material on a surface by covering it with correcting fluid.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: transitive

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

verb

Meaning 2

To space out a composition for printing.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: obsolete

Topics: media, printing, publishing

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

3

verb

Meaning 3

widen the interlinear spacing by inserting leads

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: widen

4

verb

Meaning 4

cover up with a liquid correction fluid

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • white-out the typo

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: whiteout

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: cover

History

Etymology

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