blowing out

Meaning

present participle and gerund of blow out

blow out

1. (transitive) To extinguish something, especially a flame, especially by means of a strong current of air or another gas.
2. (transitive) To destroy or degrade (something) quickly, especially inadvertently and prematurely; for example, to deflate (a tire) by puncturing it, to burn out a light bulb by overcurrent, or to injure a bodily joint.
3. (intransitive) To be destroyed or degraded quickly, especially inadvertently and prematurely.
4. (transitive) In a sporting contest, to dominate and defeat an opposing team, especially by a large scoring margin.
5. (transitive) To exhaust; to physically tire.
6. (transitive) To force open or out by the expansive force of a gas or vapour.
7. (intransitive) To be driven out by the expansive force of a gas or vapour.
8. (archaic, slang, vulgar) To talk violently or abusively.
9. (slang) To sing out, sing out loud.
10. (slang) To spend a lot of money; to splurge.

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Synonyms

extinguishing

putting out

blowing

blowing-out

blowout the furnace

furnace shut down

blowoff