BLOW
Scrabble letter values: B3L1O1W4 = 9
Definition
- noun a powerful stroke with the fist or a weapon.
- noun an impact (as from a collision). — synonyms: bump
- noun an unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes. — synonyms: reverse, reversal, setback, black_eye
- noun an unpleasant or disappointing surprise. — synonyms: shock
- noun a strong current of air. — synonyms: gust, blast
- noun street names for cocaine. — synonyms: coke, nose_candy, snow, C
- noun forceful exhalation through the nose or mouth. — synonyms: puff
- verb exhale hard.
- verb be blowing or storming.
- verb free of obstruction by blowing air through.
- verb be in motion due to some air or water current. — synonyms: float, drift, be_adrift
- verb make a sound as if blown.
- verb shape by blowing.
- verb be inadequate or objectionable. — synonyms: suck
- verb make a mess of, destroy or ruin. — synonyms: botch, bodge, bumble, fumble, botch_up, muff, flub, screw_up
- verb spend thoughtlessly. — synonyms: waste, squander
- verb spend lavishly or wastefully on.
- verb sound by having air expelled through a tube.
- verb play or sound a wind instrument.
- verb provide sexual gratification through oral stimulation. — synonyms: fellate, suck, go_down_on
- verb cause air to go in, on, or through.
- verb cause to move by means of an air current.
- verb spout moist air from the blowhole.
- verb leave. — synonyms: shove_off, shove_along
- verb lay eggs.
- verb cause to be revealed and jeopardized.
- verb show off. — synonyms: boast, tout, swash, shoot_a_line, brag, gas, bluster, vaunt
- verb allow to regain its breath.
- verb melt, break, or become otherwise unusable. — synonyms: blow_out, burn_out
- verb burst suddenly.
Examples
- “a blow on the head”
- “the bump threw him off the bicycle”
- “something that is thwarting or frustrating”