nounπShareA strong wind."The wind was so strong that the blows shook the windows. "weathernatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA chance to catch oneβs breath."The players were able to get a blow during the last timeout."physiologybodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(US Chicago Regional) Heroin."The detective suspected the dealer was selling blows disguised as vitamins in the school parking lot. "substanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo produce an air current."The fan blows cool air in the hot room. "weathernaturephysicsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo propel by an air current."Blow the dust off that book and open it up."weathernaturephysicsChat 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 blows glass to create beautiful vases. "artmaterialprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo force a current of air upon with the mouth, or by other means."to blow the fire"weathernaturephysicsChat 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."The trumpet player blows his horn loudly during the school concert. "musicsoundChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo make a sound as the result of being blown."The train blows its whistle as it approaches the station. "soundactionChat 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!")"animalphysiologyoceanbiologynatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo explode."The old light bulb blows if the voltage is too high. "disasteractioneventChat 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."disasteractioneventChat 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."disasteroutcomebusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(used to express displeasure or frustration) Damn.""My computer just crashed, and I lost all my work! That blows!" "exclamationcurselanguageattitudeChat 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?"sexactionbodyhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo leave, especially suddenly or in a hurry.""He always blows off after work without saying goodbye." "actionwayChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo make flyblown, to defile, especially with fly eggs."The butcher quickly covered the meat because flies had already begun to blow it. "insectbiologyanimalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo spread by report; to publish; to disclose.""The newspaper blows the whistle on the mayor's secret dealings." "communicationmediaChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo inflate, as with pride; to puff up."After winning the spelling bee, Michael really blows himself up with pride. "attitudecharactermindChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo breathe hard or quick; to pant; to puff."After running up the stairs, the dog blows heavily, trying to catch its breath. "physiologybodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo put out of breath; to cause to blow from fatigue."to blow a horse"physiologybodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo talk loudly; to boast; to storm."He always blows about how much money he makes, but I don't believe him. "communicationcharacterlanguageChat 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, Maria blows the Church of Scientology and moves to a new city to start over. "religionorganizationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe act of striking or hitting."A fabricator is used to direct a sharp blow to the surface of the stone."actionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA sudden or forcible act or effort; an assault."The boxer received several blows to the head during the fight. "actioneventwarChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA damaging occurrence."A further blow to the group came in 1917 when Thomson died while canoeing in Algonquin Park."disastereventnegativeconditionsituationoutcomeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA mass or display of flowers; a yield."The apple orchard produced impressive blows of blossoms this spring, promising a bountiful harvest in the fall. "plantagriculturenatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA display of anything brilliant or bright."The fireworks show ended with several magnificent blows of vibrant color against the night sky. "appearancestyleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA bloom, state of flowering."Roses in full blow."natureplantappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo blossom; to cause to bloom or blossom."The warm spring sun blows the cherry trees into full bloom. "plantnatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading