BLOW OUT


Meaning of BLOW OUT in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ verb ]

Date: 14th century

transitive verb

1. : to extinguish by a gust

2. : to dissipate (itself) by blowing — used of storms

3. : to defeat easily

4. : to damage severely

she blew out her right knee in the marathon

intransitive verb

1. : to become extinguished by a gust

2. : to erupt out of control — used of an oil or gas well

Merriam-Webster's Collegiate English vocabulary.      Энциклопедический словарь английского языка Merriam Webster.