blow out

blow out

verb

Definition of BLOW OUT

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 knee in the race>

intransitive verb

1

: to become extinguished by a gust

2

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

Examples of BLOW OUT

1. <blew out a smoke ring and began to tell us a good yarn>

First Known Use of BLOW OUT

14th century