blow
noun
- 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
a powerful stroke with the fist or a weapon
a blow on the head
- 3
street names for cocaine
- 4
an unpleasant or disappointing surprise
it came as a shock to learn that he was injured
- 5
an impact (as from a collision)
the bump threw him off the bicycle
- 6
an unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes; something that is thwarting or frustrating
- 7
a strong current of air
the tree was bent almost double by the gust
verb
- 1
exhale hard
blow on the soup to cool it down
- 2
free of obstruction by blowing air through
blow one's nose
- 3
burst suddenly
The tire blew
We blew a tire
- 4
melt, break, or become otherwise unusable
The lightbulbs blew out
The fuse blew
- 5
shape by blowing
Blow a glass vase
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