blow-outs
One-sided crushing wins
Blow-outs is the plural of blow-out, which has several meanings united by sudden, forceful release.
A tire blow-out is a sudden rupture causing rapid air loss: We had a blow-out on the highway.
A blow-out can be a lavish party or celebration: They threw a blow-out for her retirement.
In sports, a blow-out is a lopsided victory: The game was a 42-7 blow-out.
In oil drilling, a blow-out is an uncontrolled gush from a well.
A blow-out at a salon is a hair styling with a round brush and blow dryer.
Lacking vertical variation
- punctureHole from penetration
- ruptureViolent tearing apart
- burstBreak apart suddenly
- deflationSustained decrease in prices
roadside · spare · jack · tow truck · mechanic · loss of control · skid · swerve
Grooming establishment or gathering
- stylingArranging for appearance
- round brushCylindrical hair styling tool
- volumeAmount of space filled
- bounceSpring back after impact
curls · smoothing · keratin · diffuser · shine · sleek · straightening · glossy
Sudden forceful burst
- detonationExplosive ignition event
- explosionViolent burst of energy
- shockwavePropagating pressure disturbance
- concussionBrain injury from impact
rupture · combustion · fireball · demolition · pyrotechnics · wellhead · gusher · pressure release
flat
Lacking vertical variation
deflation · roadside · spare · jack · tow truck · mechanic · loss of control · skid · swerve · replacement
salon
Grooming establishment or gathering
- stylingArranging for appearance
- round brushCylindrical hair styling tool
- volumeAmount of space filled
bounce · curls · smoothing · keratin · diffuser · shine · sleek · straightening · glossy · silky
blast
Sudden forceful burst
- detonationExplosive ignition event
- explosionViolent burst of energy
- shockwavePropagating pressure disturbance
concussion · rupture · combustion · fireball · demolition · pyrotechnics · wellhead · gusher · pressure release · ignition
bash
Forceful striking blow
- galaFestive formal occasion
- extravaganzaLavish, elaborate entertainment
- shindigBoisterous social gathering
rager · spectacular · festivity · soiree · banquet · fete · jamboree · revelry · fiesta · hoedown
blow-outsnail-biters
Suspenseful, closely contested events
photo finishes · squeakers · thrillers · heart-stoppers · competitive matches