BLOW

/bləʊ/ ► audio Scrabble 9 Words With Friends 11

Definition

  1. noun a powerful stroke with the fist or a weapon.
  2. noun an impact (as from a collision). — synonyms: bump
  3. noun an unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes. — synonyms: reverse, reversal, setback, black_eye
  4. noun an unpleasant or disappointing surprise. — synonyms: shock
  5. noun a strong current of air. — synonyms: gust, blast
  6. noun street names for cocaine. — synonyms: coke, nose_candy, snow, C
  7. noun forceful exhalation through the nose or mouth. — synonyms: puff
  8. verb exhale hard.
  9. verb be blowing or storming.
  10. verb free of obstruction by blowing air through.
  11. verb be in motion due to some air or water current. — synonyms: float, drift, be_adrift
  12. verb make a sound as if blown.
  13. verb shape by blowing.
  14. verb be inadequate or objectionable. — synonyms: suck
  15. verb make a mess of, destroy or ruin. — synonyms: botch, bodge, bumble, fumble, botch_up, muff, flub, screw_up
  16. verb spend thoughtlessly. — synonyms: waste, squander
  17. verb spend lavishly or wastefully on.
  18. verb sound by having air expelled through a tube.
  19. verb play or sound a wind instrument.
  20. verb provide sexual gratification through oral stimulation. — synonyms: fellate, suck, go_down_on
  21. verb cause air to go in, on, or through.
  22. verb cause to move by means of an air current.
  23. verb spout moist air from the blowhole.
  24. verb leave. — synonyms: shove_off, shove_along
  25. verb lay eggs.
  26. verb cause to be revealed and jeopardized.
  27. verb show off. — synonyms: boast, tout, swash, shoot_a_line, brag, gas, bluster, vaunt
  28. verb allow to regain its breath.
  29. verb melt, break, or become otherwise unusable. — synonyms: blow_out, burn_out
  30. verb burst suddenly.

Examples

  • “We're having a bit of a blow this afternoon.”
  • “The players were able to get a blow during the last timeout.”
  • “Blow the dust off that book and open it up.”

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