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blowing

[bloh-ing]

noun

  1. the sound of any vapor or gas issuing from a vent under pressure.

  2. Metallurgy.a disturbance caused by gas or steam blowing through molten metal.

  3. Also called blow molding.a method of producing hollowware by injecting air under pressure into a molten mass, as of glass or plastic, and shaping the material within a mold.



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Word History and Origins

Origin of blowing1

before 1000; Middle English, Old English; blow 2, -ing 1
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In Los Angeles, support groups exist to help moms move their bodies around strollers while blowing bubbles, and tour fire stations with the kids while fostering connections with other caregivers.

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Fehlbaum did say, however, that they’ve collected signatures in 82 of Ohio’s 88 counties — blowing one of the requirements out of the water — and saw huge returns from Memorial Day weekend.

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"But that is surely the best way of blowing the dust off this national treasure."

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After 75 minutes it looked as if the story was going to be about Spain blowing France away to cement their place as favourites to win everything going.

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"It's a little bit mind blowing... what we're doing is very different to what they do," he added.

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