Blowing

The act of moving air or gas, or the process of being moved by air or gas. It can describe the forceful expulsion of breath, or the process of something being spread or carried by the wind. Figuratively, 'blowing' can also relate to the act of destroying or causing damage with explosives, or to the act of making music using a wind instrument. The context greatly influences the specific meaning.

Blowing meaning with examples

• The wind was blowing fiercely, whipping the leaves off the trees and making the lake choppy. The sailboat struggled to navigate against the forceful gusts, while the children found it exhilarating to run around with the wind blowing in their hair.
• After blowing out the candles on his birthday cake, he made a wish. He tried to take a deep breath and blowing into a balloon so his sister could play with it. The strong wind blowing into his face made it difficult to keep his eyes open.
• The demolition crew was preparing to blowing the old factory after clearing out dangerous materials. An enormous charge was set, and they needed to ensure there wasn't anyone in danger. With a decisive motion, they pushed the detonator and waited to see the building blowing to smithereens.
• He sat on the front porch, blowing a long, mournful note on his harmonica. He hoped it would reach her. His father, a renowned musician, could only watch and feel proud. He listened to the music from his room as he heard his son blowing the harmonica.
• The construction foreman inspected the blueprints and, with a sigh, considered the costs of the blowing wind affecting construction efforts. Strong winds, often, can ruin work. With the next gale, the risks of blowing down a building would become severe.