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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Not blowing all your money keeps you from going broke, but it won’t make you rich.
From MarketWatch • May 6, 2026
It’s hardly a coincidence that the nut is blowing up just as the U.S. hit its stride in global pistachio dominance.
From Salon • May 6, 2026
He’s used that same platform to lob explosive accusations at critics and allies alike, blowing up a professional and personal relationship with President Donald Trump by tying him to the Epstein files.
From Slate • Apr. 30, 2026
Revenue surged 56% to $19.8 billion, blowing past analysts’ calls for $17.8 billion.
From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026
It was like trying to light a candle while a breeze was blowing.
From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova
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