Complete Definition of "blow out"

English

Verb
blow out

  1. to extinguish something, especially a flame

#:He blew out the match.

  1. to puncture

#:The tire blew out on a corner.

  1. (sports slang) In a sporting contest, to dominate and defeat an opposing team, especially by a large scoring margin.

#: ''The No. 1-rated football team proceeded to blow out its undermanned opponent.

Translations
trans-top|extinguish
Greek: t+|el|�βήν�|sc=Grek (svíno)
trans-mid
trans-bottom

trans-top|burst car tyre
trans-mid
trans-bottom

Derived terms
blow out of the water
Related terms
blowout

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