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- Dictionaryblow/bləʊ/
verb
- 1. (of wind) move creating an air current: "a cold breeze was blowing in off the sea" Similar
- 2. expel air through pursed lips: "Will took a deep breath, and blew"
noun
- 1. a strong wind: "we're in for a bit of a blow" Similar
- 2. an act of blowing an instrument: "a number of blows on the whistle" Similar
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BLOW definition: 1. to move and make currents of air, or to be moved or make something move on a current of air: 2…. Learn more.
: to move with speed or force. The wind was blowing. b. : to move or run quickly. The linebacker blew past the tackle. 2. : to send forth a current of air or other gas. Don't blow on your soup. 3. a. : to make a sound by or as if by blowing. hear the train blow.
a sudden, hard stroke with a hand, fist, or weapon: a blow to the head. Synonyms: knock, beat, box, cuff, slap, rap, thwack, thump, buffet. a sudden shock, calamity, reversal, etc.: His wife's death was a terrible blow to him. a sudden attack or drastic action: The invaders struck a blow to the south. blow. 2.
If you blow a chance or attempt to do something, you make a mistake which wastes the chance or causes the attempt to fail. [ informal ] He has almost certainly blown his chance of touring India this winter.
1. a. To be in a state of motion. Used of the air or of wind. b. To move along or be carried by the wind: Her hat blew away. c. To move with or have strong winds: The storm blew all night. 2. a. To expel a current of air, as from the mouth or from a bellows. b.
BLOW definition: 1. If the wind blows, it moves and makes currents of air: 2. to force air out through your mouth…. Learn more.
To blow is to create a burst or puff of air. When chilly breezes start to blow, it's time to close your windows. People blow candles out on birthday cakes and blow up balloons — a person blows by directing a flow of air from the mouth in a steady stream. When the wind blows, an air current moves.
Blow definition, a sudden, hard stroke with a hand, fist, or weapon: a blow to the head. See more.
a sudden, hard stroke with a hand, fist, or weapon: a quick blow to the back of the neck. a sudden shock or terrible event: Her being fired was a terrible blow. a sudden attack or drastic action: The army struck a blow to the south. Idioms. Idioms at one blow, with a single act: became wealthy and famous at one blow.
blow (to somebody/something) a sudden event that hurts or damages somebody/something, causing the people affected to be sad or disappointed. Losing his job came as a terrible blow to him. It was a shattering blow to her pride. The new cuts will be seen as a crippling blow for people on low incomes.
