#whitewashing

• Whitewashing — The act of whitening or getting white and its result; a thin layer of whitewash, lime, or a whitish substance applied onto a surface; a pale, faded, or discolored tint acquired by an object, a textile material, or the facial skin due to external factors or fatigue.
• Whitewashing — A parallel regional form or dialectal contamination for albineală or albeață; the act of whitening walls or fabrics; a thin, irregular coat of whitewash or lime applied empirically to a surface; a pale facial tint.
• Whitewash brush — A large, round or rectangular brush, equipped with a short wooden or plastic handle, used in construction and painting to apply whitewash, washable paints, or primer mixtures to walls and ceilings. Figuratively, the term can describe a coarse, superficial style of work or a heavy application of colors in painting.