Gadit

blow

Definitions (4)
1verbTo expel air through the mouth with force.
He blew on the hot soup to cool it down.
The wind blew fiercely through the trees.
She blew out the candles on her birthday cake.
2nounA sudden, forceful impact or hit.
The boxer delivered a powerful blow to his opponent.
The fall was a heavy blow to his confidence.
The news came as a blow to the team.
3verbTo move or be moved by the wind.
The leaves blew across the yard.
The hat blew off his head.
The papers blew away in the breeze.
4verbTo explode or cause to explode.
The tire blew on the highway.
The fireworks blew up in the sky.
The old building was blown up for demolition.
Idioms & expressions
blow off steam, To release pent-up energy or emotion, often through physical activity or expression.
blow one's mind, To amaze or overwhelm someone with something extraordinary.
blow the whistle, To report or expose wrongdoing or misconduct.
Word Origin
Language
Old English
Original word
blāwan
Originally meant
to blow, breathe, inflate
Background
The word 'blow' comes from the Old English 'blāwan', which means to blow or breathe. It has been used in English since before the 12th century, retaining its core meaning of expelling air.