washing out; exposure by washing away
General term for removing dirt or covering material by washing, often used in cleaning or archaeological contexts.
In excavating ruins, they wash away the soil to find artifacts.
exposed aggregate finish; exposed aggregate concrete
Architectural term for a concrete finish where the surface mortar is washed away to reveal the aggregate.
The exterior wall of this building has an exposed aggregate finish.
revealing cedar grain by washing and scrubbing
Traditional woodworking technique where the surface of cedar boards is washed and scrubbed to bring out the grain.
Washing and scrubbing cedar boards is a traditional technique to beautifully reveal the grain.
finding out; discovery; bringing to light
Figurative use: uncovering hidden facts, problems, or candidates through thorough investigation or search.
An effort to identify irregularities was carried out in the audit.
It took time to seek out suitable candidates.