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

As the lake shrinks, wind blowing across the exposed lakebed kicks up toxic dust left by years of agriculture chemicals and metals washing into the lake.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Megapacks are huge blocks of batteries sold to utilities that can be paired with renewable energy to store power when wind isn’t blowing or the sun isn’t shining.

From Barron's • Mar. 17, 2026

His testimony was seen as blowing the lid on the extent of police corruption at a local level in South Africa and led to the suspension of several of the officers he had named.

From BBC • Mar. 16, 2026

The wind was still blowing a little and a light rain fell even though the sun was out, neither of which was unusual for South Florida.

From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz

Related Words

• tumbling
• whirling