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Conk out

Pronunciation varies by accent · noun

Meaning

(informal, rare) A mechanical failure..

Example Sentences

Black tracks on the magneto, a hairline crack in the flywheel casing, pitted points or a spitless exhaust — all are clues to potential conkouts

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What does conk out mean?

Conk out means (informal, rare) A mechanical failure..

What is a synonym for conk out?

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What is the opposite of conk out?

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How do you use conk out in a sentence?

Black tracks on the magneto, a hairline crack in the flywheel casing, pitted points or a spitless exhaust — all are clues to potential conkouts

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