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blowing

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[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.

Etymology

Origin of blowing

before 1000; Middle English, Old English; blow 2, -ing 1

Example Sentences

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Colombia's defence minister said the sound came from ammunition on board blowing up in the flames.

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

The caption — complete with a winking emoji blowing a kiss — accompanied a photo of the “St. Denis Medical” star wearing a bandage around her face and neck.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 16, 2026

This is yet another warm breeze blowing in your favor.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 13, 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

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