Flame-out

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Alternative spelling of flameout. alt-of, alternative
  2. 2
    a complete or conspicuous failure wordnet
  3. 3
    the failure of a jet engine caused by an interruption of the fuel supply or by faulty combustion wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms
chokingdousingdyingextinction

Etymology

Deverbal from flame out.

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