blowing
Americannoun
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the sound of any vapor or gas issuing from a vent under pressure.
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Metallurgy. a disturbance caused by gas or steam blowing through molten metal.
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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.
Etymology
Origin of blowing
before 1000; Middle English, Old English; see blow 2, -ing 1
Example Sentences
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He started his work in the eighth inning by blowing past Kyle Schwarber, Bryce Harper and Alec Bohm.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026
Electricity has to be available all the time - not just when the wind is blowing or the sun is shining.
From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026
And they developed a nasty habit of blowing big leads—since 2011-12, they’ve lost 60 games after holding a two-goal advantage.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026
He said in cup ties that have no likelihood whatsoever of the outcome changing, blowing up early can be OK.
From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026
After inhaling the fourth time, he let go of the tree and rolled sideways into the river, blowing the air out his mouth as he dropped.
From "Earthquake Terror" by Peg Kehret
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