verbπShareTo produce an air current."The fan is blowing cool air across the room. "weathernatureenvironmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo propel by an air current."Blow the dust off that book and open it up."weathernatureenvironmentphysicsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo be propelled by an air current."The leaves blow through the streets in the fall."weathernatureenvironmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo create or shape by blowing; as in to blow bubbles, to blow glass."The artist is blowing glass to create a beautiful vase. "artmaterialprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo force a current of air upon with the mouth, or by other means."to blow the fire"actionnatureweatherphysicsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo clear of contents by forcing air through."to blow an egg"actionnatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo cause to make sound by blowing, as a musical instrument."My little sister is blowing a whistle to get our attention. "musicsoundChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo make a sound as the result of being blown."The wind was blowing loudly, making the leaves rustle. "soundactionnatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(of a cetacean) To exhale visibly through the spout the seawater which it has taken in while feeding."There she blows! (i.e. "I see a whale spouting!")"animalphysiologyoceanbiologynauticalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo explode."The old tire was blowing up as we overinflated it with the air compressor. "disasteractionenergyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(with "up" or with prep phrase headed by "to") To cause to explode, shatter, or be utterly destroyed."The aerosol can was blown to bits."disasterwarmilitaryweaponactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo cause sudden destruction of."He blew the tires and the engine."disasteractionweatherChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo suddenly fail destructively."He tried to sprint, but his ligaments blew and he was barely able to walk to the finish line."disasteroutcomeactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(used to express displeasure or frustration) Damn."Blowing this homework assignment, I'm going to fail the class. "exclamationcurseChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo be very undesirable. (See also suck.)"This blows!"attitudenegativeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo recklessly squander."I blew $35 thou on a car."economyfinancebusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo fellate; to perform oral sex on (usually a man)"Who did you have to blow to get those backstage passes?"sexactionbodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo leave, especially suddenly or in a hurry."He was supposed to help clean up, but he ended up blowing without saying goodbye. "actioneventsituationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo make flyblown, to defile, especially with fly eggs."Because the butcher left the meat uncovered for too long in the summer heat, flies were blowing it. "insectbiologynatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo spread by report; to publish; to disclose."She was blowing the whistle on the company's illegal activities. "communicationmediaChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo inflate, as with pride; to puff up."After winning the competition, Mark started blowing himself up, bragging about how talented he was. "attitudecharacteremotionmindChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo breathe hard or quick; to pant; to puff."The dog was blowing hard after running in the park. "physiologybodysensationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo put out of breath; to cause to blow from fatigue."to blow a horse"physiologybodyactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo talk loudly; to boast; to storm."He was blowing about how easily he aced the test, even though most of us struggled. "communicationlanguagecharacterattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo sing."That girl has a wonderful voice; just listen to her blow!"musicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo leave the Church of Scientology in an unauthorized manner."After years of feeling pressured, he decided he was blowing and left the Church of Scientology without telling anyone. "religionorganizationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo blossom; to cause to bloom or blossom."The warm spring sun is blowing the cherry trees into full bloom. "plantnatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe act of one who blows, or that which blows."the blowings of a trumpet"natureweatherphysicsenvironmentactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading