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BLOW

(noun, verb, adj.)
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There are 31 meanings of the word Blow.

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Blow - as a noun

An impact (as from a collision)

Example: "The bump threw him off the bicycle"

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

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An unpleasant or disappointing surprise

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

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A strong current of air

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

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Street names for cocaine

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Forceful exhalation through the nose or mouth

Example: "He gave his nose a loud blow"

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Blow - as a verb

Exhale hard

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

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Be blowing or storming

Example: "The wind blew from the west"

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    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"

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    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"

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    Spend thoughtlessly; throw away

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

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    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

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    Cause air to go in, on, or through

    Example: "Blow my hair dry"

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    Cause to move by means of an air current

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

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    Spout moist air from the blowhole

    Example: "The whales blew"

    Leave; informal or rude

    Example: "Shove off!"

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    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"

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    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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