blowing

American  

[bloh-ing] / ˈbloʊ ɪŋ /

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 molding.  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.

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Etymology

Origin of blowing

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

Example Sentences

"But a wind of freedom, national pride and patriotism is blowing across France, and they won't be able to stop it," he continued, adding that he was fine.

From Barron's

Like a fickle breeze, no sooner does Mr. Winchester get blowing than he changes course.

From The Wall Street Journal

And, like YouTube years ago, Roblox is blowing up an industry.

From Barron's

For starters, the Thunder are playing even better than they did last year, rolling to a 17-1 record and blowing teams out by the biggest margins in NBA history.

From The Wall Street Journal

“You’re reading half a page on the trees and how the wind’s blowing, as if someone can control it when you’re shooting,” he says.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• tumbling
• whirling