English Explanatory Dictionary

redout

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The situation where the body experiences a negative g-force sufficient to cause a blood flow from the lower parts of the body to the head.
noun
  1. Alternative form of redoubt (“military fortification”).

Pronunciation

/ˈɹɛdaʊt/ /ɹɪˈdaʊt/

Word forms

redout redouts

Etymology

From red + out, because it may cause a red appearance in the visual field; compare blackout.

Related words

grayout greyout
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