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noun
A wave which breaks all at once, as opposed to breaking progressively along its length.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: hobbies, lifestyle, sports, surfing
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
noun
A sale in which all merchandise is sold, at whatever reduced price is necessary; especially, such a sale for the purpose of either dispensing with a discontinued product line or preparing to close down the store.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: business, commerce, retail
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Synonyms: blowout sale, clearance, fire sale
Antonyms: none provided
noun
a sale intended to dispose of all remaining stock
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: sale, cut-rate sale, sales event
History
Deverbal from close out.
Across languages
4 source translations are retained for this English entry.
