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blowing

noun

Simple meaning

Someone who blows, or that which blows.

Pronunciation

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blohing

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IPA pronunciation (US)

ˈbloʊɪŋ

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Definition

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noun

  1. The act of one who blows, or that which blows.

Word at a Glance

Difficulty
B1 · Intermediate (estimated)
Frequency
Moderately Common
Typical Use
Neutral / general English

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wind blowingbreeze blowingair blowing

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Word Family

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Inflected forms

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  • blownounBase word

    A powerful stroke with the fist or a weapon.

Word family

Words built from the same root.

  • blowernounPerson or profession · specialist

    A device that produces a current of air.

Compound terms

Established multiword terms.

  • blowing gasnounCompound term

    The gas leaving a generator during a blow period.

  • blowing upnounCompound term

    A severe rebuke.

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