blowing

[ bloh-ing ]

noun

1. the sound of any vapor or gas issuing from a vent under pressure.
2. Metallurgy. a disturbance caused by gas or steam blowing through molten metal.
3. Also called blow mold·ing [bloh, mohl-ding]. a method of producing hollowware by injecting air under pressure into a molten mass, as of glass or plastic, and shaping the material within a mold.

Word History and Origins

Origin of blowing¹

before 1000; Middle English, Old English; blow ², -ing ¹

Example Sentences

The “SNL” star broke her silence after blowing up the Tesla chief executive’s “butt hurt” reaction to “SNL” alumnus Dana Carvey’s impression of him in Saturday’s post-election episode.

From Los Angeles Times

Despite blowing a 14-point lead, the Clippers put Lue’s words into action and overcame James Harden and Norman Powell missing key free throws down the stretch in a 105-103 victory at the Intuit Dome that extended their winning streak to four games.

From Los Angeles Times

“When I left the house, I saw smoke and flames, and it looked like it was blowing in a different direction,” Kettle said.

From Los Angeles Times

And even though they are playing their second string in the tournament - with star player Cole Palmer not even registered - they are blowing everyone away.

From BBC

“When I left the house, I saw smoke and flames, and it looked like it was blowing in a different direction,” Kettle said.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• tumbling
• whirling