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English noun: flame-out | |||
| 1. | flame-out (event) the failure of a jet engine caused by an interruption of the fuel supply or by faulty combustion | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | power failure, power outage | ||
| Domain category | jet engine | ||
| 2. | flame-out (event) a complete or conspicuous failure | ||
| Samples | The spectacular flame-out of the company's stock cost many people their life savings. | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | failure | ||
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