blow
b loh
- n a powerful stroke with the fist or a weapon
a blow on the head - n an impact (as from a collision)
- n an unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes; something that is thwarting or frustrating
- n an unpleasant or disappointing surprise
- n a strong current of air
- n street names for cocaine
- n forceful exhalation through the nose or mouth
he gave his nose a loud blow - v exhale hard
blow on the soup to cool it down - v be blowing or storming
- v free of obstruction by blowing air through
blow one's nose - v be in motion due to some air or water current
The leaves were blowing in the wind - v make a sound as if blown
- v shape by blowing
- v make a mess of, destroy or ruin
- v spend thoughtlessly; throw away
- v spend lavishly or wastefully on
- v sound by having air expelled through a tube
- v play or sound a wind instrument
- v provide sexual gratification through oral stimulation
- v cause air to go in, on, or through
- v cause to move by means of an air current
- v spout moist air from the blowhole
- v leave; informal or rude
- v lay eggs
certain insects are said to blow - v cause to be revealed and jeopardized
The double agent was blown by the other side - v show off
- v allow to regain its breath
blow a horse - v melt, break, or become otherwise unusable
- v burst suddenly
- Poland's brash union organizer stood up to the Kremlin and dealt the Eastern bloc a fatal blow.
- Tensions between NCLB believers and the blow-up-the-schools group were one reason the Bush Department of Education felt like "a pressure cooker," says Neuman, who left the .
- Hold the phone up to your lips and blow; four "holes" appear on your touch screen allowing you to play almost any scale (which you select under Settings).