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Definition of blown - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
- The engine was blown and needed repairs.
2.
- He was blown after the long run.
3.
- He looked completely blown at the party.
4.
airborneDated moved by air or vaporDated
- The leaves were blown across the yard.
5.
glassmakingTECH. formed by blowing air into molten glassTECH.
- The vase was beautifully blown by the artisan.
6.
biologyDated distended or swollen in sizeDated
- The balloon was blown to its limit.
7.
automotiveDated US equipped with a hot rod blowerDated US
- The car was blown and ready for the race.
8.
- The old ideas were blown and forgotten.
Expressions with blown
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fail or stop working because of an overload
The machine stopped because the fuse is blown.
be destroyed or separated violently by an explosion or force
The old building could get blown apart in the storm.
extremely surprised or impressed by something
I was mind blown by the magician's performance.
draws attention to someone's sudden appearance
Look who's just blown in, our favorite teacher!
break into many small pieces by explosion or force
The old building got blown to smithereens in the blast!
destroyed by an explosion
The blown-up building was beyond repair.
completely developed or showing all typical features
He has a full-blown cold.
lose temper suddenly and show anger or frustration
He lost it when the fuse blew during the argument.
glass shaped by blowing air into molten material
The museum displayed exquisite pieces of blown glass from various artists..
you have failed badly or ruined your chance
You've blown it with the interview panel.
pupil that is dilated and unresponsive to light
The doctor noted the blown pupil as a sign of brain injury..
Origin of blown
Old English, blowen (to blow)
Terms with blown included in their meaning
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blown up
having been subjected to an explosion
candy
chewing gum that can be blown into bubbles
playing music
play a side-blown woodwind instrument
sound
make a sound as the result of being blown
sound
device blown to make a whistling sound
heavy rain
rain falling hard, often blown by strong wind
ocean
water droplets blown from the sea
metaphor
something fleeting or insignificant like dust blown away
noise maker
paper tube that unrolls and makes noise when blown
industrial heating
tall smelter where ore and fuel combine, air is blown in
weather
having hair blown in different directions by the wind
fallen fruit
fruit blown down from a tree
glassblowing
place where glass is blown and shaped
blown object
something blown down by the wind
technology
narrow fast stream of air blown out through a small opening
acr: Blown The F*** Out
defeated or beaten very badly in a situation
destruction
destroyed or blown up using explosives
music
musical instrument with pipes of different lengths blown across the top
tools
jet of sand blown under pressure
jewish ceremonies
ram's horn blown as a musical instrument in Jewish ceremonies
ocean
spray blown from the sea by the wind
music
having blown a horn or similar instrument
music
side-blown woodwind instrument made of metal or wood
music
part of a wind instrument where air is blown
Examples of blown in a sentence
After the storm, many blown windows needed replacement. After climbing the stairs, I was blown. The players looked blown by halftime. She was so blown she couldn't remember her name. After the concert, he was still blown from the experience. The dust was blown into the open window.
The seeds were blown far from the parent plant. The blown glass sculpture was a masterpiece. Each blown ornament was unique in design. The fruit was blown and overripe. His ankle was blown after the injury. The engine was blown, giving it extra power. His blown vehicle attracted attention at the car show. The blown theories were dismissed by the committee. His blown reputation couldn't be salvaged.
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- French:hors service, essoufflé, ...
- German:kaputt, außer Atem, ...
- Italian:guasto, ansimante, ...
- Spanish:estropeado, sin aliento, ...
- Portuguese:avariado, esbaforido, ...
- Chinese:损坏的, 气喘吁吁的, ...
- Japanese:壊れた, 息が上がった, ...
- Arabic:مُحْتَرِق, لاهث, ...
- Hebrew:שָׁבוּר, תָּשׁוּשׁ, ...
- Russian:сломанный, запыхавшийся, ...
- Ukrainian:зламаний, задиханий, ...
- Hindi:खराब, हाँफता हुआ, ...
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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