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- Dictionaryblow/bləʊ/
verb
- 1. (of wind) move creating an air current: "a cold breeze was blowing in off the sea" Similar
- 2. expel air through pursed lips: "Will took a deep breath, and blew"
noun
- 1. a strong wind: "we're in for a bit of a blow" Similar
- 2. an act of blowing an instrument: "a number of blows on the whistle" Similar
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To blow is to create a burst or puff of air. When chilly breezes start to blow, it's time to close your windows. People blow candles out on birthday cakes and blow up balloons — a person blows by directing a flow of air from the mouth in a steady stream. When the wind blows, an air current moves.
BLOW definition: 1. to move and make currents of air, or to be moved or make something move on a current of air: 2…. Learn more.
1. a of air. (1) : to be in motion. A breeze blew gently. (2) : to move with speed or force. The wind was blowing. b. : to move or run quickly. The linebacker blew past the tackle. 2. : to send forth a current of air or other gas. Don't blow on your soup. 3. a. : to make a sound by or as if by blowing. hear the train blow.
If you blow a chance or attempt to do something, you make a mistake which wastes the chance or causes the attempt to fail. [ informal ] He has almost certainly blown his chance of touring India this winter.
What is a basic definition of blow? Blow describes the motion of the air or wind or to move with help from air or wind. Blow also refers to a sudden, impactful hit or strike.
1. a. To be in a state of motion. Used of the air or of wind. b. To move along or be carried by the wind: Her hat blew away. c. To move with or have strong winds: The storm blew all night. 2. a. To expel a current of air, as from the mouth or from a bellows. b.
BLOW definition: 1. If the wind blows, it moves and makes currents of air: 2. to force air out through your mouth…. Learn more.
Blow definition, a sudden, hard stroke with a hand, fist, or weapon: a blow to the head. See more.
Blow Definition. blō. blew, blowing, blown, blows. Meanings. Synonyms. Sentences. Definition Source. Word Forms. Origin. Verb. Noun. Adjective. Idiom. Filter. verb. blew, blowing, blown, blows. To be in a state of motion. Used of the air or of wind. American Heritage. To move along or be carried by the wind. Her hat blew away. American Heritage.
a sudden, hard stroke with a hand, fist, or weapon: a quick blow to the back of the neck. a sudden shock or terrible event: Her being fired was a terrible blow. a sudden attack or drastic action: The army struck a blow to the south. Idioms. Idioms at one blow, with a single act: became wealthy and famous at one blow.
