blow - Meaning in Konkani

blow - Meaning in Konkani

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Definitions and Meaning of blow in English

blow noun

1. a powerful stroke with the fist or a weapon

   Example

   • "a blow on the head"
2. street names for cocaine
3. an unpleasant or disappointing surprise

   Example

   • "it came as a shock to learn that he was injured"
4. an impact (as from a collision)

   Example

   • "the bump threw him off the bicycle"
5. an unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes; something that is thwarting or frustrating
6. a strong current of air

   Example

   • "the tree was bent almost double by the gust"
7. forceful exhalation through the nose or mouth

   Examples

   • "he blew out all the candles with a single puff"
   • "he gave his nose a loud blow"

blow verb

1. cause to move by means of an air current

   Example

   • "The wind blew the leaves around in the yard"
2. be blowing or storming

   Example

   • "The wind blew from the West"
3. cause air to go in, on, or through

   Example

   • "Blow my hair dry"
4. provide sexual gratification through oral stimulation
5. play or sound a wind instrument

   Example

   • "She blew the horn"
6. make a sound as if blown

   Example

   • "The whistle blew"
7. sound by having air expelled through a tube

   Example

   • "The trumpets blew"
8. spend lavishly or wastefully on

   Example

   • "He blew a lot of money on his new home theater"
9. spend thoughtlessly; throw away

   Examples

   • "He wasted his inheritance on his insincere friends"
   • "You squandered the opportunity to get and advanced degree"
10. make a mess of, destroy or ruin

    Examples

    • "I botched the dinner and we had to eat out"
    • "the pianist screwed up the difficult passage in the second movement"
11. be inadequate or objectionable

    Examples

    • "this blows!"
    • "this sucks!"
12. spout moist air from the blowhole

    Example

    • "The whales blew"
13. be in motion due to some air or water current

    Examples

    • "the boat drifted on the lake"
    • "The leaves were blowing in the wind"
    • "The sailboat was adrift on the open sea"
    • "the shipwrecked boat drifted away from the shore"
14. leave; informal or rude

    Examples

    • "Blow now!"
    • "let's blow this place"
    • "shove off!"
    • "The children shoved along"
15. lay eggs

    Example

    • "certain insects are said to blow"
16. cause to be revealed and jeopardized

    Examples

    • "The double agent was blown by the other side"
    • "The story blew their cover"
17. show off

    Synonyms

    tout

18. allow to regain its breath

    Example

    • "blow a horse"
19. shape by blowing

    Example

    • "Blow a glass vase"
20. melt, break, or become otherwise unusable

    Examples

    • "The fuse blew"
    • "The lightbulbs blew out"
21. burst suddenly

    Examples

    • "The tire blew"
    • "We blew a tire"
22. free of obstruction by blowing air through

    Example

    • "blow one's nose"
23. exhale hard

    Example

    • "blow on the soup to cool it down"

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