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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 be in motion. A breeze blew gently. (2) : 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.
If you blow a chance or attempt to do something, you make a mistake which wastes the chance or causes the attempt to fail.
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.
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.
a. To expel a current of air, as from the mouth or from a bellows. b. To produce a sound by expelling a current of air, as in sounding a wind instrument or a whistle. c. To breathe hard; pant. d. To release air or gas suddenly; burst or explode: The tire blew when it hit the pothole. e. To spout moist air from the blowhole. Used of a whale. 3. a.
BLOW definition: 1. If the wind blows, it moves and makes currents of air: 2. to force air out through your mouth…. Learn more.
Definition of blow verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
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.
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.
