BACKOUT | • backout n. A reversal or undoing of tasks previously done (often in reverse order). • backout n. (Aerospace) A reversed countdown (i.e. ascending numbers) in response to problems leading up to a launch. • back␣out v. (Transitive) To reverse (a vehicle) from a confined space. |
KICKOUT | • kickout n. (Surfing) A rapid turn performed by shifting one’s weight to the rear of the surfboard. • kickout n. (Basketball) A pass to another offensive player who immediately shoots for the basket. • kickout n. (Soccer) A kick made by the goalkeeper from the goal area. |
LOCKOUT | • lockout n. (Labor) The opposite of a strike; a labor disruption where management refuses to allow workers into… • lockout n. The action of installing a lock to keep someone out of an area, such as eviction of a tenant by changing the lock. • lockout n. (By extension) The exclusion of certain people from a place, event, situation, etc. |
PUCKOUT | • puckout n. (Hurling) A free hit by the goalkeeper after the sliotar has gone behind the goal. • puck-out n. Alternative form of puckout. • PUCKOUT n. in ice hockey, a free hit from the goal area made by the goalkeeper. |
SICKOUT | • sickout n. A labor action where employees refuse to work, claiming they are sick. • SICKOUT n. an organized absence of workers claiming to be sick. |
BACKOUTS | • backouts n. Plural of backout. • BACKOUT n. a reversal of launching procedures. |
BLACKOUT | • blackout n. A temporary loss of consciousness. • blackout n. A temporary loss of memory. • blackout n. An instance of censorship, especially a temporary one. |
CHECKOUT | • checkout n. The process of checking out of a hotel, or the latest time to vacate a room in one. • checkout n. The process of checking out items at a supermarket or library. • checkout n. The place in a supermarket where this is done. |
KICKOUTS | • kickouts n. Plural of kickout. • KICKOUT n. in Gaelic football, a free kick to restart play after a goal or after the ball has gone out of play. |
KNOCKOUT | • knockout n. The act of making one unconscious, or at least unable to come back on one’s feet within a certain period… • knockout n. The deactivation of anything. • knockout n. (Informal) Something wildly popular, entertaining, or funny. |
LOCKOUTS | • lockouts n. Plural of lockout. • lock-outs n. Plural of lock-out. • lock␣outs n. Plural of lock out. |
PUCKOUTS | • puckouts n. Plural of puckout. • PUCKOUT n. in ice hockey, a free hit from the goal area made by the goalkeeper. |
SICKOUTS | • sickouts n. Plural of sickout. • SICKOUT n. an organized absence of workers claiming to be sick. |
STICKOUT | • stickout n. A portion of wire extending from an electrode, important in the welding process. • stick␣out v. To protrude; to extend beyond. • stick␣out v. (Idiomatic) To be prominent, noticeable, or obtrusive. |
BLACKOUTS | • blackouts n. Plural of blackout. • black-outs n. Plural of black-out. • BLACKOUT n. a power failure. |
CHECKOUTS | • checkouts n. Plural of checkout. • CHECKOUT n. the cash desk at a supermarket. |
KNOCKOUTS | • knockouts n. Plural of knockout. • knock-outs n. Plural of knock-out. • KNOCKOUT n. a blow that induces unconsciousness. |
STICKOUTS | • stickouts n. Plural of stickout. • STICKOUT n. one who is conspicuous. |