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blow

The correct spelling is blow.

How to pronounce blow

/bləʊ/
noun

IPA: /bləʊ/

Say it like: Blo-w

The correct spelling is blow. A strong wind. For example: "We're having a bit of a blow this afternoon."

Usage Examples

We're having a bit of a blow this afternoon.

The players were able to get a blow during the last timeout.

Blow the dust off that book and open it up.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A strong wind.
  2. 2.A chance to catch one’s breath.
  3. 3.Cocaine.
  4. 4.Cannabis.
  5. 5.(US Chicago Regional) Heroin.

verb

  1. 1.To produce an air current.
  2. 2.To propel by an air current.
  3. 3.To be propelled by an air current.
  4. 4.To create or shape by blowing; as in to blow bubbles, to blow glass.
  5. 5.To force a current of air upon with the mouth, or by other means.

adjective

  1. 1.Blue.

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