Meaning of Eyewash | Babel Free

Definitions

1. The washing out of the eyes with copious solution (usually water alone) to quickly remove an irritant, as for example in laboratories and industrial plants; the washing solution itself.
   countable, uncountable, usually
2. A soothing medicated lotion for the eyes.
   countable, uncountable, usually
3. Camouflage; disguise; false front; pretense; nonsense.
   figuratively, slang, uncountable, usually

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Examples

“an eyewash station on every floor of the building”

“a bottle of eyewash”

“Near-synonyms: whitewash, window dressing”

“Talking of being eaten by dogs, there's a dachshund at Brinkley who when you first meet him will give you the impression that he plans to convert you into a light snack between his regular meals. Pay no attention. It's all eyewash. […] He wouldn't hurt a fly, but he has to put up a front because his name's Poppet. One can readily appreciate that when a dog hears himself addressed day in and day out as Poppet, he feels he must throw his weight about. His self-respect demands it.”

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