wipeout
noun/ˈwaɪpaʊt/
Frequency rank: #16,645 most common English word
Meaning
A sudden, complete fall or failure, especially when knocked off a surfboard by a wave.
Example sentence
The surfer suffered wipeout during the competition and was thrown off his board by a massive wave.
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