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 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.

Word History and Origins

Origin of blowing¹

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

Example Sentences

McIlroy grinned as he was told where to go by hundreds of home fans, blowing them kisses in response.

From BBC

The European talisman, who had earlier responded to abuse on the first tee by blowing kisses towards the spectators, backed off from his shot and said: "Guys, shut the **** up."

From BBC

Back in our family room, things weren’t going well for the Bronx Bombers, blowing lead after lead.

From Los Angeles Times

“I’ve already reached out to him. I’m sure his phone is blowing up. I just want to make sure he’s all right,” Skubal said.

From Los Angeles Times

The current crop needed no reminding of that, of course, after blowing Paris St-Germain away at St James' a couple of years ago.

From BBC

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