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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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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.
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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.