blow
//bloʊ//
Verb
To move or cause air to move with force from the mouth or by natural movement.
The wind blew strongly all night.
To be moved by the wind or air current.
The leaves were blowing across the street.
To expel air from the mouth forcefully.
She blew on her hot soup to cool it down.
To make a sound by forcing air through an instrument or object.
He blew the whistle to start the game.
To explode, burst, or break suddenly.
The tire blew while I was driving on the highway.
To waste or squander an opportunity or money.
He blew his chance to get the job.
To leave or depart suddenly.
Let's blow this place and go somewhere more fun.
Noun
A strong movement of air; wind.
A cold blow from the north made everyone shiver.
An act of blowing air from the mouth.
Give the candles a good blow to put them out.
Noun
A hard hit or strike with a hand, weapon, or object.
He received a blow to the head.
A sudden shock or misfortune; a setback.
Losing his job was a terrible blow to him.