overblow Antonyms
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Meaning of overblow
overblow (v. i.)
To blow over, or be subdued.
To force so much wind into a pipe that it produces an overtone, or a note higher than the natural note; thus, the upper octaves of a flute are produced by overblowing.
overblow (v. t.)
To blow away; to dissipate by wind, or as by wind.
overblow Sentence Examples
- The strong wind overblew the magnolia tree, strewing petals across the lawn.
- Determined to be heard, she overblew her whistle, causing a piercing screech.
- The actor's performance was overblown, with exaggerated gestures and an overly dramatic tone.
- The band's amplifiers were overblown, creating a deafening sound that drowned out the vocals.
- The ice storm overblew the power lines, leaving the town in darkness for days.
- The hiker overblew the trail marker, leading her to get lost in the wilderness.
- The politician's speech was overblown, filled with empty promises and rhetoric.
- The company's marketing campaign overblew its product's benefits, leading to a backlash from consumers.
- The storm had overblown the fire hydrant, creating a geyser that flooded the street.
- The scientist's hypothesis was overblown, relying on assumptions that were not supported by evidence.
FAQs About the word overblow
To blow over, or be subdued., To force so much wind into a pipe that it produces an overtone, or a note higher than the natural note; thus, the upper octaves of
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The strong wind overblew the magnolia tree, strewing petals across the lawn.
Determined to be heard, she overblew her whistle, causing a piercing screech.
The actor's performance was overblown, with exaggerated gestures and an overly dramatic tone.
The band's amplifiers were overblown, creating a deafening sound that drowned out the vocals.
