blow out

verb

1. to extinguish (a flame, candle, etc) or (of a flame, candle, etc) to become extinguished
2. intr (of a tyre) to puncture suddenly, esp at high speed
3. intr (of a fuse) to melt suddenly
4. tr; often reflexive to diminish or use up the energy of

   the storm blew itself out

5. intr (of an oil or gas well) to lose oil or gas in an uncontrolled manner
6. slang.
   tr to cancel

   the band had to blow out the gig

7. blow one's brains out
   to kill oneself by shooting oneself in the head

noun

1. the sudden melting of an electrical fuse
2. a sudden burst in a tyre
3. the uncontrolled escape of oil or gas from an oil or gas well
4. the failure of a jet engine, esp when in flight
5. slang.
   a large filling meal or lavish entertainment

Example Sentences

The Dodgers blew out the Yankees 9-2 in the Game 6 clincher in New York, but their fifth World Series title in franchise history came with a dose of drama.

From Los Angeles Times

It has also been under scrutiny since an incident in January when a defect caused a panel to blow out on a new Alaska Airlines Boeing 737-MAX jet shortly after takeoff.

From BBC

The shock wave blew out windows for over 200 square miles and damaged buildings.

From BBC

In January of this year, a dummy door panel in the fuselage of an Alaskan Airline 737 Max blew out in flight, resulting in a grounding of eight months.

From Los Angeles Times

It’s common for tires to blow out in a fire, with pressure building until the air whooshes out with a loud pop.

From Los Angeles Times

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