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 video showed dozens of people following a black SUV past my home in Minneapolis, blowing whistles and shouting.
From Slate ● Jul. 27, 2026
The Americans squandered a generous draw, a high-price coach and a golden opportunity to capture a new generation by blowing their shot at a first quarterfinal in 24 years.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 18, 2026
A postcard shows the Buddha blowing a bubble in a relaxed pose with the words: "Blow it. Pop it. Forget it."
From Barron's ● Jul. 7, 2026
They made 304 against South Africa on this ground last year and, on Saturday, were working with a strong wind blowing to a short boundary on one side.
From BBC ● Jul. 4, 2026
I heard his voice again—Never despair, vinye, because life is like this wind blowing on us right now.
From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo
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