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blowout in WordNet English dictionary
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blowout in English Wiktionary
- (noun) a sudden puncturing of a pneumatic tyre / tire
- (noun) a sudden release of oil and gas from a well
- (noun) a social function, especially one with large quantities of food
- (noun) "(sports slang)" A sporting contest that is decidedly one-sided and whose outcome is no longer in doubt. Often occurs when one team is superior to the other.
- (noun) (Australia) an extreme and unexpected increase in costs, such as in government estimates for a project.
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