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blow 1 (bl )v. blew (bl ), blown (bln), blow·ing, blows v.intr.1. To be in a state of motion. Used of the air or of wind. 2. To move along or be carried by or as if by the wind: Her hat blew away. 3. To expel a current of air, as from the mouth or from a bellows. 4. To produce a sound by expelling a current of air, as in sounding a wind instrument or a whistle. 5. To breathe hard; pant. 6. To storm: It blew all night. 7. To release air or gas suddenly; burst or explode: The tire blew. 8. a. To fail or break down, as from being operated under extreme or improper conditions: The furnace blew during the cold snap. b. To melt or otherwise become disabled. Used of a fuse. 9. To spout moist air from the blowhole. Used of a whale. 10. Informal To boast. 11. Slang To go away; depart. v.tr.1. To cause to move by means of a current of air. 2. To expel (air) from the mouth. 3. To cause air or gas to be expelled suddenly from: blew a tire. 4. To drive a current of air on, in, or through: blew my hair dry after I shampooed it. 5. To clear out or make free of obstruction by forcing air through: constantly blowing his nose in allergy season. 6. To shape or form (glass, for example) by forcing air or gas through at the end of a pipe. 7. Music a. To cause (a wind instrument) to sound. b. To sound: a bugle blowing taps. 8. a. To cause to be out of breath. b. To allow (a winded horse) to regain its breath. 9. To demolish by the force of an explosion: An artillery shell blew our headquarters apart. 10. To lay or deposit eggs in. Used of certain insects. 11. a. To cause to fail or break down, as by operating at extreme or improper conditions: blew the engine on the last lap. b. To cause (a fuse) to melt or become disabled. 12. Slang a. To spend (money) freely and rashly. See Synonyms at waste. b. To spend money freely on; treat: blew me to a sumptuous dinner. 13. Vulgar Slang To perform fellatio on. 14. a. Slang To spoil or lose through ineptitude. See Synonyms at botch. b. To cause (a covert intelligence operation or operative) to be revealed and thereby jeopardized: a story in the press that blew their cover; an agent who was blown by the opposition. 15. Slang To depart (a place) in a great hurry: Let's blow this city no later than noon. n.1. The act or an instance of blowing. 2. a. A blast of air or wind. b. A storm. 3. Informal An act of bragging. 4. Slang Cocaine. Phrasal Verbs: blow away Slang 1. To kill by shooting, especially with a firearm. 2. To defeat decisively. 3. To affect intensely; overwhelm: That concert blew me away. blow in Slang To arrive, especially when unexpected. blow off1. To relieve or release (pressure); let off. 2. Slang To choose not to attend or accompany: They wanted us to come along, but we blew them off. blow out1. To extinguish or be extinguished by a gust of air: blow out a candle. 2. To fail, as an electrical apparatus. 3. To erupt in an uncontrolled manner. Used of a gas or oil well. blow over To subside, wane, or pass over with little lasting effect: The storm blew over quickly. The scandal will soon blow over. blow up1. To come into being: A storm blew up. 2. To fill with air; inflate: blow up a tire. 3. To enlarge (a photographic image or print). 4. To explode: bombs blowing up. 5. To lose one's temper. Idioms: blow a fuse/gasket Slang To explode with anger. blow hot and cold To change one's opinion often on a matter; vacillate. blow off steam To give vent to pent-up emotion. blow (one's) cool Slang To lose one's composure. blow (one's) mind Slang To affect with intense emotion, such as amazement, excitement, or shock. blow (one's) top/stack Informal To lose one's temper. blow out of proportion To make more of than is reasonable; exaggerate. blow smoke1. To speak deceptively. 2. To brag or exaggerate.
[Middle English blowen, from Old English bl wan; see bhl - in Indo-European roots.] |
blow 2 (bl)n.1. A sudden hard stroke or hit, as with the fist or an object. 2. An unexpected shock or calamity. 3. An unexpected attack; an assault.
[Middle English blaw.] |
blow 3 (bl)n.1. A mass of blossoms: peach blow. 2. The state of blossoming. intr. & tr.v. blew (bl), blown (bln), blow·ing, blows To bloom or cause to bloom.
[From Middle English blowen, to bloom, from Old English blwan; see bhel-3 in Indo-European roots.] |
blow 1 Verb [blowing, blew, blown] 1. (of a current of air, the wind, etc.) to be or cause to be in motion 2. to move or be carried by or as if by wind 3. to expel (air, etc.) through the mouth or nose 4. to breathe hard; pant 5. to inflate with air or the breath 6. (of wind, etc.) to make a roaring sound 7. to cause (a musical instrument) to sound by forcing air into it 8. (often foll. by up, down, in)etc. to explode, break, or disintegrate completely 9. Electronics (of a fuse or valve) to burn out because of excessive current 10. to shape (glass, etc.) by forcing air or gas through the material when molten 11. Slang to spend (money) freely 12. Slang to use (an opportunity) ineffectively 13. Slang to expose or betray (a secret) 14. past participle blowed Informal same as damn 15. blow hot and cold Informal to keep changing one's attitude towards someone or something 16. blow one's top Informal to lose one's temper Noun 1. the act or an instance of blowing 2. the sound produced by blowing 3. a blast of air or wind 4. Brit slang cannabis
blow 2 Noun 1. a powerful or heavy stroke with the fist, a weapon, etc. 2. a sudden setback: the scheme was dealt a blow by the introduction of martial law 3. an attacking action: a blow for freedom 4. come to blows a. to fight b. to result in a fight [probably Germanic]
Blow a quantity of steel dealt with at one time in a Bessemer converter, 1881.
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms | Noun | 1. | blow - a powerful stroke with the fist or a weapon; "a blow on the head"clip - a sharp slanting blow; "he gave me a clip on the ear" thwack - a hard blow with a flat object smacking, slap, smack - the act of smacking something; a blow delivered with an open hand smacker - a very powerful blow with the fist knockdown - a blow that knocks the opponent off his feet whiplash, lash, whip - a quick blow delivered with a whip or whiplike object; "the whip raised a red welt" box - a blow with the hand (usually on the ear); "I gave him a good box on the ear" kick, kicking, boot - the act of delivering a blow with the foot; "he gave the ball a powerful kick"; "the team's kicking was excellent" stroke - a single complete movement fighting, combat, fight, scrap - the act of fighting; any contest or struggle; "a fight broke out at the hockey game"; "there was fighting in the streets"; "the unhappy couple got into a terrible scrap" swing - a sweeping blow or stroke; "he took a wild swing at my head" knife thrust, stab, thrust - a strong blow with a knife or other sharp pointed instrument; "one strong stab to the heart killed him" thump - a heavy blow with the hand uppercut - a swinging blow directed upward (especially at an opponent's chin) hammering, pounding, hammer, pound - the act of pounding (delivering repeated heavy blows); "the sudden hammer of fists caught him off guard"; "the pounding of feet on the hallway" shot - a blow hard enough to cause injury; "he is still recovering from a shot to his leg"; "I caught him with a solid shot to the chin" | | 2. | blow - an impact (as from a collision); "the bump threw him off the bicycle"impact - the striking of one body against another jolt, jounce, jar, shock - a sudden jarring impact; "the door closed with a jolt"; "all the jars and jolts were smoothed out by the shock absorbers" bang, bash, smash, knock, belt - a vigorous blow; "the sudden knock floored him"; "he took a bash right in his face"; "he got a bang on the head" sideswipe - a glancing blow from or on the side of something (especially motor vehicles) slap, smack - a blow from a flat object (as an open hand) | | 3. |  blow - an unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes; something that is thwarting or frustratingwhammy - a serious or devastating setback | | 4. | blow - an unpleasant or disappointing surprise; "it came as a shock to learn that he was injured"blip - a sudden minor shock or meaningless interruption; "the market had one bad blip today"; "you can't react to the day-to-day blips"; "renewed jitters in the wake of a blip in retail sales" | | 5. |  blow - a strong current of air; "the tree was bent almost double by the gust"air current, current of air, wind - air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure; "trees bent under the fierce winds"; "when there is no wind, row"; "the radioactivity was being swept upwards by the air current and out into the atmosphere" | | 6. | blow - street names for cocainecocain, cocaine - a narcotic (alkaloid) extracted from coca leaves; used as a surface anesthetic or taken for pleasure; can become powerfully addictive | | 7. | blow - forceful exhalation through the nose or mouth; "he gave his nose a loud blow"; "he blew out all the candles with a single puff"insufflation - an act of blowing or breathing on or into something | | Verb | 1. | blow - exhale hard; "blow on the soup to cool it down"gasp, pant, puff, heave - breathe noisily, as when one is exhausted; "The runners reached the finish line, panting heavily" chuff, huff, puff - blow hard and loudly; "he huffed and puffed as he made his way up the mountain" | | 2. | blow - be blowing or storming; "The wind blew from the West"breeze - blow gently and lightly; "It breezes most evenings at the shore" set in - blow toward the shore; "That gale could set in on us with the next high tide" waft - blow gently; "A breeze wafted through the door" storm - blow hard; "It was storming all night" squall - blow in a squall; "When it squalls, a prudent sailor reefs his sails" bluster - blow hard; be gusty, as of wind; "A southeaster blustered onshore"; "The flames blustered" | | 3. | blow - free of obstruction by blowing air through; "blow one's nose" | | 4. | blow - be in motion due to some air or water current; "The leaves were blowing in the wind"; "the boat drifted on the lake"; "The sailboat was adrift on the open sea"; "the shipwrecked boat drifted away from the shore"go, locomote, move, travel - change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically; "How fast does your new car go?"; "We travelled from Rome to Naples by bus"; "The policemen went from door to door looking for the suspect"; "The soldiers moved towards the city in an attempt to take it before night fell"; "news travelled fast" float - move lightly, as if suspended; "The dancer floated across the stage" waft - be driven or carried along, as by the air; "Sounds wafted into the room" tide - be carried with the tide drift - cause to be carried by a current; "drift the boats downstream" stream - to extend, wave or float outward, as if in the wind; "their manes streamed like stiff black pennants in the wind" | | 5. | blow - make a sound as if blown; "The whistle blew"blow - play or sound a wind instrument; "She blew the horn" sound, go - make a certain noise or sound; "She went `Mmmmm'"; "The gun went `bang'" | | 6. | blow - shape by blowing; "Blow a glass vase"shape, form - give shape or form to; "shape the dough"; "form the young child's character" | | 7. | blow - make a mess of, destroy or ruin; "I botched the dinner and we had to eat out"; "the pianist screwed up the difficult passage in the second movement"ball up, bobble, bodge, bollix, bollix up, bollocks, bollocks up, botch, botch up, bumble, bungle, flub, fluff, foul up, fuck up, louse up, mess up, mishandle, muck up, spoil, muff, screw up, fumble go wrong, miscarry, fail - be unsuccessful; "Where do today's public schools fail?"; "The attempt to rescue the hostages failed miserably" | | 8. | blow - spend thoughtlessly; throw away; "He wasted his inheritance on his insincere friends"; "You squandered the opportunity to get and advanced degree"expend, use - use up, consume fully; "The legislature expended its time on school questions" blow - spend lavishly or wastefully on; "He blew a lot of money on his new home theater" burn - spend (significant amounts of money); "He has money to burn" | | 9. | blow - spend lavishly or wastefully on; "He blew a lot of money on his new home theater"squander, waste, blow - spend thoughtlessly; throw away; "He wasted his inheritance on his insincere friends"; "You squandered the opportunity to get and advanced degree" | | 10. | blow - sound by having air expelled through a tube; "The trumpets blew"blow - play or sound a wind instrument; "She blew the horn" sound, go - make a certain noise or sound; "She went `Mmmmm'"; "The gun went `bang'" | | 11. | blow - play or sound a wind instrument; "She blew the horn"blow - make a sound as if blown; "The whistle blew" blow - sound by having air expelled through a tube; "The trumpets blew" sound - cause to sound; "sound the bell"; "sound a certain note" | | 12. | blow - provide sexual gratification through oral stimulationexcite, stir, stimulate - stir feelings in; "stimulate my appetite"; "excite the audience"; "stir emotions" | | 13. | blow - cause air to go in, on, or through; "Blow my hair dry"send, direct - cause to go somewhere; "The explosion sent the car flying in the air"; "She sent her children to camp"; "He directed all his energies into his dissertation" blast - apply a draft or strong wind to to; "the air conditioning was blasting cold air at us" | | 14. | blow - cause to move by means of an air current; "The wind blew the leaves around in the yard"move, displace - cause to move or shift into a new position or place, both in a concrete and in an abstract sense; "Move those boxes into the corner, please"; "I'm moving my money to another bank"; "The director moved more responsibilities onto his new assistant" whiff - drive or carry as if by a puff of air; "The gust of air whiffed away the clouds" | | 15. | blow - spout moist air from the blowhole; "The whales blew" | | 16. | blow - leave; informal or rude; "shove off!"; "The children shoved along"; "Blow now!"depart, go away, go - move away from a place into another direction; "Go away before I start to cry"; "The train departs at noon" | | 17. | blow - lay eggs; "certain insects are said to blow"lay, put down, repose - put in a horizontal position; "lay the books on the table"; "lay the patient carefully onto the bed" | | 18. | blow - cause to be revealed and jeopardized; "The story blew their cover"; "The double agent was blown by the other side"disclose, let on, divulge, expose, give away, let out, reveal, unwrap, discover, bring out, break - make known to the public information that was previously known only to a few people or that was meant to be kept a secret; "The auction house would not disclose the price at which the van Gogh had sold"; "The actress won't reveal how old she is"; "bring out the truth"; "he broke the news to her"; "unwrap the evidence in the murder case" | | 19. |  blow - show off puff - speak in a blustering or scornful manner; "A puffing kind of man" | | 20. | blow - allow to regain its breath; "blow a horse"rest - give a rest to; "He rested his bad leg"; "Rest the dogs for a moment" | | 21. | blow - melt, break, or become otherwise unusable; "The lightbulbs blew out"; "The fuse blew"conk out, go bad, break down, die, fail, give out, give way, break, go - stop operating or functioning; "The engine finally went"; "The car died on the road"; "The bus we travelled in broke down on the way to town"; "The coffee maker broke"; "The engine failed on the way to town"; "her eyesight went after the accident" | | 22. | blow - burst suddenly; "The tire blew"; "We blew a tire"burst, break open, split - come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure; "The bubble burst" |
blow 1 blow someone away blow something up 3. exaggerate, heighten, enlarge on, inflate, embroider, magnify, amplify, overstate, embellish, blow out of (all) proportion, make a mountain out of a molehill, make a production out of, make a federal case of U.S. ( informal) hyperbolize 4. magnify, increase, extend, stretch, expand, widen, broaden, lengthen, amplify, elongate, dilate, make larger blow up
blow 2 noun 2. setback, shock, upset, disaster, reverse, disappointment, catastrophe, misfortune, jolt, bombshell, calamity, affliction, whammy ( informal), chiefly U.S. choker ( informal) sucker punch, bummer ( slang) bolt from the blue, comedown ( informal)  Translationsblow [bləu] [ pt blew, pp blown] n → golpe mvi → soplar; [ fuse] → fundirse to come to blows → llegar a golpes; to blow one's nose → sonarse blow [bləu] [ blew , pt , blown , pp ] [bluː, bləun] n → coup m blow [bləu] [ blew , pt , blown , pp ] n ( also fig) → Schlag mvt ( subj) ( wind) → wehen; ( instrument, whistle) → blasen; vi → wegfliegen blow down vt → umwehen blow off vt → wegwehen vi → wegfliegen blow [bləu] n → colpovb [pt blew, pp blown] [bluː, bləun] to blow one's nose → soffiarsi il naso; blow over vi → calmarsi
blow1n blow [bləu]1 a stroke or knock a blow on the head.houضَرْبَةٌударrána, úderslagder Stoßχτύπημαgolpelöökضربهiskucoupמַכָּהचोटudaracütéspukulanhöggcolpo強打타격smūgissitiens; triecienshentakanslagslag, bankcios, uderzeniepancadaloviturăударúderudarecudaracslag, stötการตีvuruş, yumruk, darbe一擊ударمکہ ، ضربcú đánh一击 2 a sudden misfortune Her husband's death was a real blow.terugslagصَدْمَةٌ، كارِثَةٌударránaslagder Schicksalsschlagπλήγμα, ατυχίαgolpe (duro)löökضربۀ روحیiskucoup (dur)מַכָּה, מַהֲלוּמהअचानक दुर्भाग्यnesrećacsapáskemalangan tiba-tiba, pukulanáfallcolpo打撃뜻밖의 재해smūgis, sukrėtimas[] triecienskejutanklap, tegenslagslagciosgolpelovitură (grea)удар (судьбы)rana(hud) udarecudarachårt slagโชคร้ายโดยไม่คาดคิดdarbe, yıkım, felâket打擊лихо, ударاچانک بد قسمتیtai hoạ打击
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