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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After a two-year rally that has seen several markets and companies around hit record highs, the air is blowing out, with chip firms bearing the brunt of the selling.
From Barron's ● Jul. 29, 2026
The video showed dozens of people following a black SUV past my home in Minneapolis, blowing whistles and shouting.
From Slate ● Jul. 27, 2026
The Americans squandered a generous draw, a high-price coach and a golden opportunity to capture a new generation by blowing their shot at a first quarterfinal in 24 years.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 18, 2026
The 200-year-old Denby Pottery fired its final pieces earlier this month before permanently blowing out its kilns.
From BBC ● Jul. 5, 2026
“Never despair, vinye, because life is like this wind blowing on us right now. It can change direction at any time!”
From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo
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