Definition of "eyewash" in English

noun

1. (countable, uncountable) 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.

   • an eyewash station on every floor of the building
   • a bottle of eyewash

2. (countable, uncountable) A soothing medicated lotion for the eyes.

3. (uncountable, slang, figurative) Camouflage; disguise; false front; pretense; nonsense.

   • Near-synonyms: whitewash, window dressing

verb

1. To fool with nonsense or flattery.

2. (intelligence) To keep information secret by sending false information to many people in one's own organization, and correct information to a select few.