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BLOW

(noun, verb, adj.)

Definitions

There are 31 meanings of the word Blow.

How to pronounce blow:

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Blow - as a noun

An impact (as from a collision)

Example: "The bump threw him off the bicycle"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bump
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
impact
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

An unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes; something that is thwarting or frustrating

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
black eyereversalreversesetback
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
happeningnatural eventoccurrenceoccurrent
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

An unpleasant or disappointing surprise

Example: "It came as a shock to learn that he was injured"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
shock
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
surprise
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A strong current of air

Example: "The tree was bent almost double by the gust"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
blastgust
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
air currentcurrent of airwind
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Street names for cocaine

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
ccokenose candysnow

Forceful exhalation through the nose or mouth

Example: "He gave his nose a loud blow"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
puff
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
breathing outexhalationexpiration
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Blow - as a verb

Exhale hard

Example: "Blow on the soup to cool it down"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
breathe outexhaleexpire
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Be blowing or storming

Example: "The wind blew from the west"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Free of obstruction by blowing air through

Example: "Blow one's nose"

Be in motion due to some air or water current

Example: "The leaves were blowing in the wind"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
be adriftdriftfloat
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
golocomotemovetravel
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Make a sound as if blown

Example: "The whistle blew"

Shape by blowing

Example: "Blow a glass vase"

Be inadequate or objectionable

Example: "This sucks!"

Make a mess of, destroy or ruin

Example: "I botched the dinner and we had to eat out"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
ball upbobblebodgebollixbollix upbotchbotch upbumblebungleflubflufffumblelouse upmishandlemuck upscrew upspoil

Spend thoughtlessly; throw away

Example: "He wasted his inheritance on his insincere friends"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
squanderwaste
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
expenduse
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Spend lavishly or wastefully on

Example: "He blew a lot of money on his new home theater"

Sound by having air expelled through a tube

Example: "The trumpets blew"

Play or sound a wind instrument

Example: "She blew the horn"

Provide sexual gratification through oral stimulation

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
go down on

Cause air to go in, on, or through

Example: "Blow my hair dry"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
directsend
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Cause to move by means of an air current

Example: "The wind blew the leaves around in the yard"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
displacemove
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Spout moist air from the blowhole

Example: "The whales blew"

Leave; informal or rude

Example: "Shove off!"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
shove alongshove off

Deposit eggs (of insects)

Example: "Certain insects are said to blow"

Cause to be revealed and jeopardized

Example: "The story blew their cover"

Allow to regain its breath

Example: "Blow a horse"

Melt, break, or become otherwise unusable

Example: "The lightbulbs blew out"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
blow outburn out

Burst suddenly

Example: "The tire blew"

Blow - as an adjective

Blue.

Example Sentences

"A strong blow knocked him off his feet."
"He delivered a powerful blow to his opponent's jaw."
"The wind carried the blow of the storm through the village."
"The boxer's blow left his opponent unconscious."
"The blow from the hammer fractured the glass."
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Word Game Points

Is BLOW a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, blow is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

BLOW has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.

Is BLOW a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, blow is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
BLOW has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.

Is BLOW a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, blow is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
BLOW has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.

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