1. falls from a surfboard or other board while riding a wave
Usage: surfing; informal
2. complete failures or disasters
Usage: informal
3. crashes or accidents involving vehicles or equipment
Usage: informal

Examples

• The surfer had several spectacular wipeouts during the competition.
• After three major wipeouts, she decided to take a break from surfing.
• The ski slopes were full of beginners having minor wipeouts.
• His business ventures were complete wipeouts that cost him everything.
• The motorcycle race featured some dramatic wipeouts on the final turn.
• She laughed off her skateboarding wipeouts and kept practicing.