blow (Meaning)
blow (n)
a powerful stroke with the fist or a weapon
an impact (as from a collision)
an unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes; something that is thwarting or frustrating
an unpleasant or disappointing surprise
a strong current of air
street names for cocaine
forceful exhalation through the nose or mouth
blow (v)
exhale hard
be blowing or storming
free of obstruction by blowing air through
be in motion due to some air or water current
make a sound as if blown
shape by blowing
be inadequate or objectionable
make a mess of, destroy or ruin
spend thoughtlessly; throw away
spend lavishly or wastefully on
sound by having air expelled through a tube
play or sound a wind instrument
provide sexual gratification through oral stimulation
cause air to go in, on, or through
cause to move by means of an air current
spout moist air from the blowhole
leave; informal or rude
lay eggs
cause to be revealed and jeopardized
show off
allow to regain its breath
melt, break, or become otherwise unusable
burst suddenly
blow (v. i.)
To flower; to blossom; to bloom.
To produce a current of air; to move, as air, esp. to move rapidly or with power; as, the wind blows.
To send forth a forcible current of air, as from the mouth or from a pair of bellows.
To breathe hard or quick; to pant; to puff.
To sound on being blown into, as a trumpet.
To spout water, etc., from the blowholes, as a whale.
To be carried or moved by the wind; as, the dust blows in from the street.
To talk loudly; to boast; to storm.
blow (v. t.)
To cause to blossom; to put forth (blossoms or flowers).
To force a current of air upon with the mouth, or by other means; as, to blow the fire.
To drive by a current air; to impel; as, the tempest blew the ship ashore.
To cause air to pass through by the action of the mouth, or otherwise; to cause to sound, as a wind instrument; as, to blow a trumpet; to blow an organ.
To clear of contents by forcing air through; as, to blow an egg; to blow one's nose.
To burst, shatter, or destroy by an explosion; -- usually with up, down, open, or similar adverb; as, to blow up a building.
To spread by report; to publish; to disclose.
To form by inflation; to swell by injecting air; as, to blow bubbles; to blow glass.
To inflate, as with pride; to puff up.
To put out of breath; to cause to blow from fatigue; as, to blow a horse.
To deposit eggs or larvae upon, or in (meat, etc.).
blow (n.)
A blossom; a flower; also, a state of blossoming; a mass of blossoms.
A forcible stroke with the hand, fist, or some instrument, as a rod, a club, an ax, or a sword.
A sudden or forcible act or effort; an assault.
The infliction of evil; a sudden calamity; something which produces mental, physical, or financial suffering or loss (esp. when sudden); a buffet.
A blowing, esp., a violent blowing of the wind; a gale; as, a heavy blow came on, and the ship put back to port.
The act of forcing air from the mouth, or through or from some instrument; as, to give a hard blow on a whistle or horn; to give the fire a blow with the bellows.
The spouting of a whale.
A single heat or operation of the Bessemer converter.
An egg, or a larva, deposited by a fly on or in flesh, or the act of depositing it.
Synonyms & Antonyms of blow
blow Sentence Examples
- The wind began to blow fiercely, bending the trees in its path.
- He used a hairdryer to blow-dry his wet hair before heading out.
- The explosion caused the windows to shatter and debris to blow everywhere.
- She blew out the candles on her birthday cake with a big smile.
- The referee blew the whistle, signaling the end of the match.
- He blew gently on the hot soup to cool it down before taking a sip.
- The sudden gust of wind blew her hat off her head and into the street.
- After a long day at work, he enjoyed sitting on the porch, watching the clouds blow across the sky.
- She blew into the trumpet, producing a clear, melodious sound.
- As the storm approached, the waves began to blow higher and higher, crashing against the shore.
FAQs About the word blow
a powerful stroke with the fist or a weapon, an impact (as from a collision), an unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes; something that is thwarting or f
pant,gasp,puff, heave, choke, hyperventilate, snore, wheeze, gag, stifle
conserve, economize, economize,conserve, preserve, protect, save, save, protect, preserve
The wind began to blow fiercely, bending the trees in its path.
He used a hairdryer to blow-dry his wet hair before heading out.
The explosion caused the windows to shatter and debris to blow everywhere.
She blew out the candles on her birthday cake with a big smile.
