Wipeout

Pronunciation: /ˈwaɪˌpaʊt/

Wipeout (noun)

  1. A situation where someone or something is completely beaten or fails badly.
  2. Serious damage that removes or destroys something completely.
  3. In racing or sports, a sudden fall or crash that stops progress.

Examples

  • The team suffered a wipeout in the final match.
  • The opponent faced a wipeout after the first round.

Wipeout (verb)

  1. To make someone or something fail completely or be removed from use.

Examples

  • The error can wipeout the whole system.
  • A power cut may wipeout the device's settings.