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I . whitewash [ˈwaɪtwɒʃ, Am -wɑ:ʃ] N

1. whitewash no pl (solution):

whitewash
известко́вый раство́р m

3. whitewash inf (victory):

whitewash
суха́я побе́да f

II . whitewash [ˈwaɪtwɒʃ, Am -wɑ:ʃ] VB trans

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1. whitewash (cover in white solution):

whitewash
бели́ть

2. whitewash pej (conceal negative side):

whitewash
приукра́шивать
whitewash
скрыва́ть недоста́тки

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These paintings were whitewashed over in 1560 as a result of an order from the new protestant church authorities which banned depictions of mythical miracles.
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During the restoration, painted inscriptions that had been covered in whitewash were rediscovered.
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It has a flagged floor and plastered and whitewashed walls.
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Furthermore, walls are whitewashed, and the roofs are thatched.
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The whitewash was removed from the reredos, and the old pews and pulpit were replaced.
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The scheme took the practical form of cleaning doors and windows, removing dirt, dust and cobwebs, whitewashing, painting, and simple repairs.
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This proved to be a blessing since increasing layers of whitewash helped to preserve the fresco paintings well until their re-discovery.
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Not surprisingly, the result was a 5-0 whitewash.
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The inside of the cathedral was heavily whitewashed.
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It is built with adobe walls, plastered and whitewashed.
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