This is the 16814th most frequent Russian word.
смывают
"Смывают" means "wash off" or "rinse off."
The word "смывают" is used here in the sense of being washed off or cleaned, something being removed from a surface by flowing liquid.
Дождь смывает пыль с листьев.
The rain washes dust off the leaves.
In this sentence, "смывают" indicates the action of paint being removed by water, reinforcing its usage to describe the removal of substances from surfaces.
Вода смывает краску со стены.
Water washes paint off the wall.
Here, "смывают" metaphorically means to erase traces or evidence, showing the word's applicability beyond its direct physical cleaning meaning.