blows Meaning & Definition
What Does Blows Mean?
Blows is used as a noun meaning plural of blow. As a verb, it means third-person singular simple present indicative of blow. As a verb, it means To produce an air current.
Word Facts for Blows
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /bləʊz/ |
| Synonyms | snow, bace and hit |
Blows Definition (Noun)
- plural of blow
Blows as a Verb
- third-person singular simple present indicative of blow
Noun
- A strong wind.
We're having a bit of a blow this afternoon.
- A chance to catch one’s breath.
The players were able to get a blow during the last timeout.
- Cocaine.
- Cannabis.
- (US Chicago Regional) Heroin.
Verb
- To produce an air current.
- To propel by an air current.
Blow the dust off that book and open it up.
- To be propelled by an air current.
The leaves blow through the streets in the fall.
- To create or shape by blowing; as in to blow bubbles, to blow glass.
- To force a current of air upon with the mouth, or by other means.
to blow the fire
- To clear of contents by forcing air through.
to blow an egg
- To cause to make sound by blowing, as a musical instrument.
- To make a sound as the result of being blown.
In the harbor, the ships' horns blew.
- (of a cetacean) To exhale visibly through the spout the seawater which it has taken in while feeding.
There she blows! (i.e. "I see a whale spouting!")
- To explode.
Get away from that burning gas tank! It's about to blow!
- (with "up" or with prep phrase headed by "to") To cause to explode, shatter, or be utterly destroyed.
The aerosol can was blown to bits.
- To cause sudden destruction of.
He blew the tires and the engine.
- To suddenly fail destructively.
He tried to sprint, but his ligaments blew and he was barely able to walk to the finish line.
- (used to express displeasure or frustration) Damn.
- To be very undesirable. (See also suck.)
This blows!
- To recklessly squander.
I blew $35 thou on a car.
- To fellate; to perform oral sex on (usually a man)
Who did you have to blow to get those backstage passes?
- To leave, especially suddenly or in a hurry.
Let's blow this joint.
- To make flyblown, to defile, especially with fly eggs.
- To spread by report; to publish; to disclose.
- To inflate, as with pride; to puff up.
- To breathe hard or quick; to pant; to puff.
- To put out of breath; to cause to blow from fatigue.
to blow a horse
- To talk loudly; to boast; to storm.
- To sing.
That girl has a wonderful voice; just listen to her blow!
- To leave the Church of Scientology in an unauthorized manner.
Noun
- The act of striking or hitting.
A fabricator is used to direct a sharp blow to the surface of the stone.
- A sudden or forcible act or effort; an assault.
- A damaging occurrence.
A further blow to the group came in 1917 when Thomson died while canoeing in Algonquin Park.
Noun
- A mass or display of flowers; a yield.
- A display of anything brilliant or bright.
- A bloom, state of flowering.
Roses in full blow.
Verb
- To blossom; to cause to bloom or blossom.
Synonyms of Blows
Blows synonyms and antonyms →Blows in a Sentence
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.
The leaves blow through the streets in the fall.
to blow the fire
to blow an egg
In the harbor, the ships' horns blew.
There she blows! (i.e. "I see a whale spouting!")
Get away from that burning gas tank! It's about to blow!
The aerosol can was blown to bits.
He blew the tires and the engine.
He tried to sprint, but his ligaments blew and he was barely able to walk to the finish line.
This blows!
I blew $35 thou on a car.
Who did you have to blow to get those backstage passes?
Let's blow this joint.
to blow a horse
That girl has a wonderful voice; just listen to her blow!
A fabricator is used to direct a sharp blow to the surface of the stone.
A further blow to the group came in 1917 when Thomson died while canoeing in Algonquin Park.
Roses in full blow.
Word Forms & Grammar
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