wipeout
Translation
wipeout, fall, crash, failure
Examples
The surfer had a bad wipeout.
The surfer had a bad wipeout.
The company suffered a financial wipeout.
The company suffered a financial wipeout.
Grammar Patterns
a ((adjective)) wipeout a complete fall or failure He had a nasty wipeout on his skateboard.
Similar Words
Synonyms: crash, fall, failure, disaster
Etymology
From the phrasal verb 'to wipe out', meaning to eliminate or destroy completely.
Memory Tips
Picture a wave 'wiping out' a surfer, completely removing them from their board.