eyewash

Meanings

Plural: eyewashes

Noun

• lotion consisting of a solution used as a cleanser for the eyes
• 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.
• A soothing medicated lotion for the eyes.
• Camouflage; disguise; false front; pretense; nonsense.

Verb

• To fool with nonsense or flattery.
• To keep information secret by sending false information to many people in one's own organization, and correct information to a select few.

Synonyms

collyrium, eye-lotion, window dressing

Related Words

eyebath, whitewash