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

Winds are slowly blowing sand into the 75-mile trench meant to hold a bullet train, while once-bustling worker camps have turned to ghost towns, one former employee said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

New research from our team of epidemiologists at USC and UC Irvine, shows that blowing dust is impeding the lung growth of children in the region — especially those living closest to the Salton Sea.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

The referee blowing the final whistle doesn't limit governing bodies from taking disciplinary decisions, though.

From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026

And now, someone is blowing the whistle on her.

From Salon • Mar. 5, 2026

She has been blowing it for quite a while, I think, and with a rush I realize: Something is wrong.

From "Invisible Inkling" by Emily Jenkins

Related Words

• tumbling
• whirling