DictionaryblowMoving air
verb / noun

blow

BLOH/bləʊ/

A rush of air driven by wind or breath.

The woman blows on the dandelion, sending its loose seeds drifting away.

An adult East Asian woman blows through pursed lips at a dandelion seed head; loose seeds drift away in the direction of her breath.
Etymology

Old English blāwan covered breathing, wind, and the action of bellows. The shared idea is producing a current of air, whether from the mouth or another source.

In context

Mika Vilpas3:20
Then blow out and try to feel uh the air form a whistle between the tip of the tongue and the front teeth
Palate / roof / open mouth whistle tutorial

More examples

  • She blew gently across the hot soup.
  • The storm has blown several branches down.
  • The gang blew town before sunrise.

Forms

blow · blows · blew · blown · blowing

Similar words

gust
A brief burst of wind rather than any air movement.
waft
Waft suggests a gentle movement of air rather than a strong blow.