blow down

verb

1. to open a valve in a steam boiler to eject any sediment that has collected

Example Sentences

It’s almost time for Mother Winter to blow down the door and wipe the fields clean.

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Forecasters advised that “damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”

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The winds are expected to blow down tree limbs and possibly knock out power, the weather service warned.

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“Damaging winds will blow down large objects such as trees and power lines,” weather officials warned.

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Winds: Strong winds could be powerful enough to blow down tree limbs and make driving difficult for high-profile vehicles.

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