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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The Lakers had as many turnovers as baskets — seven! — while surrendering 11 points off those mistakes and blowing a one-point halftime lead forever.
From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026
Max signed his letter off with a safety warning: "I hope you have the best birthday and be careful blowing out 100 candles on your cake."
From BBC • May 7, 2026
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
The buzzer, coach yelling, people cheering, whistles blowing.
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
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