noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

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.