blow

noun

  1. 1

    forceful exhalation through the nose or mouth

    he gave his nose a loud blow

    he blew out all the candles with a single puff

  2. 2

    a powerful stroke with the fist or a weapon

    a blow on the head

  3. 3

    street names for cocaine

  4. 4

    an unpleasant or disappointing surprise

    it came as a shock to learn that he was injured

  5. 5

    an impact (as from a collision)

    the bump threw him off the bicycle

  6. 6

    an unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes; something that is thwarting or frustrating

  7. 7

    a strong current of air

    the tree was bent almost double by the gust

verb

  1. 1

    exhale hard

    blow on the soup to cool it down

  2. 2

    free of obstruction by blowing air through

    blow one's nose

  3. 3

    burst suddenly

    The tire blew

    We blew a tire

  4. 4

    melt, break, or become otherwise unusable

    The lightbulbs blew out

    The fuse blew

  5. 5

    shape by blowing

    Blow a glass vase

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