blow out

verb

Definition of BLOW OUT

transitive verb

: to extinguish by a gust

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

: to defeat easily

: to damage severely <she blew out her knee in the race>

intransitive verb

: to become extinguished by a gust

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

14th century

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