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

Starship’s upper stage reached the highest planned point in its flight path, but it went into a spin on the way down, blowing up over the Indian Ocean.

From Salon

This is blowing an opportunity to turn Minnesota into a rationale for broader reform.

From The Wall Street Journal

BBC Scotland weather presenter Judith Ralston explained that snow rollers are snow balls formed by strong winds blowing across a snow-covered area.

From BBC

New England did beat Kansas City’s Patrick Mahomes, and Buffalo star and reigning NFL MVP Josh Allen, knocking off the Bills in Week 5 before blowing a 21-0 lead to them in Week 15.

From Los Angeles Times

Bad light stopped play at 14:55 local time, with showers then blowing in and out.

From BBC

Related Words

• tumbling
• whirling