a sudden bursting or rupture of an automobile tire.

a sudden or violent escape of air, steam, or the like.

a hollow formed in a region of shifting sands or light soil by the action of the wind.

an uncontrollable escape of oil, gas, or water from a well.

Aeronautics . flame-out.

Slang . a lavish party or entertainment.

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blast , break , burst , detonation , eruption , escape , flat tire , leak , puncture , rupture , tear , bash , binge , feast , riot * , shindig , spree , blowup , explosion , fulmination , celebration , shindy , gala , meal , party , valley