Blow

/bləʊ/

The meaning and definition of Blow, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.

Definition

noun
  1. A chance to catch one’s breath.
    “The players were able to get a blow during the last timeout.”
  2. A strong wind.
    “We're having a bit of a blow this afternoon.”
verb
  1. To be propelled by an air current.
    “The leaves blow through the streets in the fall.”
  2. To make a sound as the result of being blown.
    “In the harbor, the ships' horns blew.”
Synonyms snow

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