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Definition of blowing - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
windproducing or moved by an air current
- The blowing wind was strong and cold.
2.
shapingTECH. shaped by forcing air into hot materialTECH.
- The blowing glass was carefully crafted by the artisan.
Noun
1.
air movementact of producing an air current
- The blowing of the wind was soothing.
2.
windsound made when air moves through an opening
- The blowing was loud and clear.
Expressions with blowing
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understand the current trend or situation
Before deciding, he checked how the wind is blowing.
likely direction events or decisions will take
Investors are watching which way the wind is blowing in the market.
in a way that shows the current trend
Let's see how the wind's blowing before deciding.
very strong wind is blowing outside
It's blowing a gale, so hold onto your hat!
extremely impressive or intensely affects the mind or emotions
The special effects in the movie were mind-blowing.
machine that forces air or gas to move, clean or shape material
The factory installed a new blowing machine to dry the painted parts.
Origin of blowing
Old English, blāwan (to blow)
Terms with blowing included in their meaning
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hygiene
thin, soft paper used for blowing the nose
concert band
woodwind instrument played by blowing across a hole
wind
blowing from the north
music
musical instrument played by blowing into it
grooming
hand-held device blowing warm air for hair styling
beauty
hand-held device blowing warm air for hair styling
cooling
to make something cooler by blowing air
cleaning
remove dust from something by blowing
directional wind
wind blowing from the east
literal fire
increase the intensity of a fire by blowing air
restroom device
electric device blowing warm air to dry hands
breathing action
act of blowing short, quick breaths
opposing wind
wind blowing directly against the direction of travel
directional
located in the direction from which the wind is blowing
sound
cause to make sound by blowing
sound
make a sound by blowing into a whistle
sound
produce sound by blowing air through a whistle
strong wind
wind blowing very hard, often during a storm
music
small wind instrument played by blowing and sucking air
wind at night
wind blowing at night, sometimes felt as mysterious
mouth noise
sound made by blowing air through closed lips
weather
the wind has started blowing strongly or noticeably
meteorology
wind blowing from the west to the east
music act
making a musical sound by blowing air through lips
Examples of blowing in a sentence
Blowing sand made it hard to see the road. The blowing sand created unique patterns in the desert. The blowing leaves danced across the yard in the wind. The blowing of the fan cooled the room. I could hear the blowing of the leaves outside. The blowing of the wind was soothing.
I heard a faint blowing from the other room.
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- French:soufflant, souffle, ...
- German:wehend, Wehen, ...
- Italian:soffiante, soffio, ...
- Spanish:soplante, soplo, ...
- Portuguese:que sopra, sopro, ...
- Chinese:被风吹动的, 送风, ...
- Japanese:吹く, 風の流れ, ...
- Arabic:عاصف, هَبُوب, ...
- Hebrew:נוֹשֵׁב, נְשִׁיבָה, ...
- Russian:дующий, ветер, ...
- Ukrainian:вітряний, дмухання, ...
- Hindi:बहता, बहाव, ...
Definition of blow - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
bodytr. force air upon with the mouthtr.
- He blew on the hot soup to cool it.
2.
air movementintr. produce an air currentintr.
- The wind will blow all night.
3.
weatherintr. be propelled by an air currentintr.
- The papers blew away in the wind.
4.
soundtr. cause to make sound by blowingtr.
- She blew the trumpet loudly.
5.
breathingintr. breathe hard or quickintr.
- After the race, he was blowing hard.
6.
explosionsintr. burst or explode suddenlyintr.
- The tire blew on the highway.
7.
propeltr. propel by an air currenttr.
- She blew the leaves off the porch.
8.
soundintr. make a sound as the result of being blownintr.
- The whistle blew at noon.
9.
failuretr./intr. US fail at somethingtr./intr. US
- She blew her chance at the audition.
10.
financetr. US recklessly squandertr. US
- He blew all his money on games.
11.
destroytr. cause to explode or be destroyedtr.
- They blew the old building up.
12.
cleaningtr. clear of contents by forcing air throughtr.
- He blew the dust out of the computer.
13.
crafttr. Rare create or shape by blowingtr. Rare
- He blew a glass vase in the workshop.
Noun
1.
strikepowerful hit with a fist or weapon
- He received a blow to the head.
2.
windstrong current of air
- The blow knocked over the garden chairs.
3.
setbackupsetting or damaging event
- Losing the job was a major blow.
4.
- He was caught with blow in his car.
5.
maritimeTECH. instance of using high-pressure air in submarinesTECH.
- The submarine performed a blow to surface.
Expressions with blow
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move something away with wind
The strong wind will blow away the leaves.
extinguish by a stream of air
She decided to blow out the candles on her birthday cake..
knock over using wind or air
The strong wind blew down the old tree.
enter a place with force or visibility
The storm blew in, shattering windows and doors..
exhale smoke toward another person's face
He blew smoke in her face and laughed.
kiss hand and blow towards someone
She blew a kiss to her friend across the room.
of a situation or problem, to be forgotten or become less important
Everyone was upset, but the issue eventually blew over..
inflate something with air or gas
We need to blow the balloons up for the party.
remove dust from something by blowing
He blew the dust off the old book.
cause something to explode violently
The bomb squad had to blow up the suspicious package.
powerful stroke with a hammer
He delivered a hammer blow to the metal to shape it..
strong hit causing physical pain or damage
The boxer delivered a heavy blow to his opponent.
breathe heavily and quickly
After the race, he began to puff and blow.
create an opening in something using a strong blast or explosion
The explosion will blow a hole in the concrete wall.
fail to take advantage of an opportunity
He blew a chance to win the game.
become very angry suddenly
When he saw the mess, he blew a fuse..
reveal confidential information unintentionally or carelessly
He accidentally blew the secret about the surprise party.
make a sound by blowing into a whistle
The referee blew a whistle to start the game.
become very angry suddenly
He tends to blow fuses when things go wrong.
talk a lot without saying anything important
He just blows hot air during meetings.
ignore or avoid someone deliberately
He decided to blow off the meeting entirely..
express feelings to relieve stress
He went for a run to blow off steam.
fail to take advantage of an opportunity
He blew his chance to win the game.
make a loud noise with a horn
Drivers often blow their horns in traffic jams.
Origin of blow
Old English, blāwan (to blow)
Examples of blow in a sentence
She blew the dust off the old photograph. The fan will blow cool air into the room. Leaves blow across the yard in autumn. Dry leaves blew across the driveway. Her scarf blew loose in the gusts. He blew the whistle to start the game.
The musician blew into the saxophone with skill. The dog was blowing heavily after chasing the ball. She blew hard into her cold hands. The balloon blew with a loud pop. The old fuse blew unexpectedly. The wind blew sand across the road. A fan blew the papers onto the floor. The horn blew twice before the train moved. At midnight, the siren blew across town. He blew the interview with his nervousness. They blew the game in the final minutes. She blew her savings on an extravagant vacation. They blew the budget on unnecessary expenses. The blast blew the bridge apart. Firefighters blew open the locked door. She blew the leaves off the driveway. The technician blew air through the vents to clear them. She learned to blow intricate glass ornaments. The artist blew a delicate glass sculpture. The blow knocked the wind out of him. A sudden blow shattered the silence. A sudden blow made the windows rattle. The blow scattered leaves across the yard. The injury was a blow to the athlete's career. The cancellation of the event was a blow to the organizers. The party was busted for having blow. He admitted to selling blow on the streets. The crew initiated a blow to ascend rapidly. A sudden blow was necessary to avoid collision.
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- French:souffler sur, coup, ...
- German:anblasen, Schlag, ...
- Italian:soffiare su, colpo, ...
- Spanish:soplar, golpe, ...
- Portuguese:soprar, golpe, ...
- Chinese:吹, 打击, ...
- Japanese:息を吹きかける, 一撃, ...
- Arabic:نَفَخَ, ضَرْبَة, ...
- Hebrew:לִנְשׁוֹף, מַכָּה, ...
- Russian:дуть на, удар, ...
- Ukrainian:дути, удар, ...
- Hindi:फूँक मारना, प्रहार, ...
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