He knew the spring rains with their awesome powers of washout and flood.
"The Heart of Unaga"
Ridgwell Cullum
Their train was at a standstill, mine was running slowly because of a washout.
"The Henchman"
Mark Lee Luther
As he pushed them aside he saw the hollow grave, but thought it was a washout made by the rains.
"Myths and Legends of the Sioux"
Marie L. McLaughlin