Definitions for blow out

Definitions for (verb) blow out

Main entry: burn out, blow, blow out

Definition: melt, break, or become otherwise unusable

Usage: The lightbulbs blew out; The fuse blew


Main entry: blow out

Definition: erupt in an uncontrolled manner

Usage: The oil well blew out


Main entry: quench, extinguish, blow out, snuff out

Definition: put out, as of fires, flames, or lights

Usage: Too big to be extinguished at once, the forest fires at best could be contained; quench the flames; snuff out the candles


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