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In the act or state of agitating the air
“We feel them on our bodies just as we feel the air from a blowing fan.”
Being agitated by the air or winds
“Adam kept his focus on the blowing flag in front of the courthouse in the square.”
An act of breathing, typically hard or in a breathless manner
“He muttered breathlessly in between his panting and blowing.”
Windy, typically to a moderate or pleasant level
The squandering of money, energy or resources
Present participle for to produce an air current
“This creates winds that generally blow from the southwest.”
Present participle for to move or be carried by or as if by wind
“The dead leaves would blow through the empty city.”
Present participle for to be moved by the wind or an air current
“I then sat outside and watched the leaves blow on the trees.”
Present participle for to move or proceed very quickly
“Michael De Santa would blow past us in his car as he frantically chased his slimy psychiatrist.”
Present participle for to make a sound, usually with an instrument
“When the camp was called to move, a trumpet would blow and the east part of the camp went forward.”
Present participle for to spend recklessly
“They say I blow my money on women and wine, but I couldn't tell you where I spent last night.”
Present participle for to pant or breathe hard or with difficulty
“Both competitors would begin to blow hard after a grueling race.”
Present participle for to burst or cause to burst due to pressure or overheating
“The tire will blow from the inside out if you hit a bump hard enough.”
Present participle for to (excessively) boast about one's accomplishments, qualities, or possessions
“Exaggeration was the soldier's usual way to blow about his battles, his state, his girl back home, etc.”
Present participle for to be in flower, or to produce flowers
“In the mountains far and near, the flowers bloom and blow.”
Present participle for to leave (suddenly)
“It's time to blow this joint.”
Present participle for to emit or expel (air or gas)
“The old factory will blow noxious fumes on whoever is in its presence.”
(electricity) Present participle for to burn out through overloading
“A tube that has totally broken down inside will often cause a short circuit and blow a fuse.”
Present participle for to completely bungle (an opportunity)
“You'll feel like you're on a romantic first date and there's no way you're going to blow this one by exposing yourself as a cheapskate.”
Present participle for to expose (a disguise or stratagem)
“The undercover cop had to blow his cover by pulling his gun out when he thought the crooks had spotted him.”
(blow up) Present participle for to enlarge an object by pushing air (or gas) into it
“I posted instructions on how to blow up the balloon and then pop it.”
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