BLEW
(noun, verb, adj.)Definitions
How to pronounce blew:
Blew - as a noun
A powerful stroke with the fist or a weapon
Example: "A blow on the head"
An impact (as from a collision)
Example: "The bump threw him off the bicycle"
An unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes; something that is thwarting or frustrating
An unpleasant or disappointing surprise
Example: "It came as a shock to learn that he was injured"
A strong current of air
Example: "The tree was bent almost double by the gust"
Forceful exhalation through the nose or mouth
Example: "He gave his nose a loud blow"
Blew - as a verb
Exhale hard
Example: "Blow on the soup to cool it down"
Be blowing or storming
Example: "The wind blew from the west"
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"
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"
Spend thoughtlessly; throw away
Example: "He wasted his inheritance on his insincere friends"
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"
Cause air to go in, on, or through
Example: "Blow my hair dry"
Cause to move by means of an air current
Example: "The wind blew the leaves around in the yard"
Spout moist air from the blowhole
Example: "The whales blew"
Deposit eggs (of insects)
Example: "Certain insects are said to blow"
Cause to be revealed and jeopardized
Example: "The story blew their cover"
Show off
Allow to regain its breath
Example: "Blow a horse"
Melt, break, or become otherwise unusable
Example: "The lightbulbs blew out"
Burst suddenly
Example: "The tire blew"
Blew - as an adjective
Of the colour blue.
Example: "The deep blue sea"
Depressed, melancholic, sad.
Pale, without redness or glare; said of a flame.
Example: "The candle burns blue."
Supportive of, run by (a member of), pertaining to, or dominated by a political party represented by the colour blue.
Of the higher-frequency region of the part of the electromagnetic spectrum which is relevant in the specific observation.
(of steak) extra rare; left very raw and cold.
(of a dog or cat) having a coat of fur of a slaty gray shade.
Severe or overly strict in morals; gloomy.
Example: "Blue and sour religionists; blue laws"
(of women) literary; bluestockinged.
Having a color charge of blue.
(entertainment) risque or obscene
Example: "His material is too blue for prime-time"
(entertainment) pornographic or profane.
Example: "The air was blue with oaths."
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Word Game Points
BLEW has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.
BLEW has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.
BLEW has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.