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How to pronounce blow
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What does blow mean?
verbTo produce an air current.
“Hark how it rains and blows!”
To propel by an air current (or, if under water, a water current), usually with the mouth.
“Blow the dust off that book and open it up.”
To be propelled by an air current.
“What stormy weather —the roofs are blowing off!”
nounA 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.”
Powder cocaine.
“Hi there, you're a pretty cute chick, want to snort some blow?”
intjUsed to express displeasure or frustration.
“Blow the expense!”
adjBlue.
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