Blowing: meaning, definitions and examples
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blowing
[ หbloสษชล ]
action of wind
Blowing refers to the act of moving air with force from one place to another. This movement can be caused by natural forces such as wind or can be done purposefully by a person, such as blowing out candles or blowing into a wind instrument. In a broader sense, it also encompasses various actions where air is expelled, creating sound or stirring the environment. The intensity and direction of blowing can vary greatly, influencing weather patterns and environmental conditions.
Synonyms
breathing, exhaling, gusting, puffing
Examples of usage
- The wind is blowing strongly today.
- She was blowing on her hot soup to cool it down.
- He is blowing into the microphone to test the sound.
- The leaves are blowing across the yard.
Translations
Translations of the word "blowing" in other languages:
๐ต๐น soprando
๐ฎ๐ณ เคซเฅเคเคเคจเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช blasen
๐ฎ๐ฉ menghembus
๐บ๐ฆ ะดััะธ
๐ต๐ฑ dmuchanie
๐ฏ๐ต ๅนใ
๐ซ๐ท souffler
๐ช๐ธ soplar
๐น๐ท รผflemek
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ถ๋ค
๐ธ๐ฆ ูููุฎ
๐จ๐ฟ foukat
๐ธ๐ฐ fรบkaลฅ
๐จ๐ณ ๅน
๐ธ๐ฎ pihati
๐ฎ๐ธ blรกsa
๐ฐ๐ฟ าฏัะปะตั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแฅแชแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ รผflษmษk
๐ฒ๐ฝ soplar
Etymology
The word 'blowing' originates from the Old English term 'blฤwan', which means 'to blow'. This verb has Germanic roots, related to similar words in other Germanic languages such as 'blasen' in German and 'blasa' in Old Norse. Historically, the concept of blowing has been associated with various natural phenomena, including winds and breath. The usage of the word has evolved to encompass not only the physical act of expelling air but also metaphorical applications, such as blowing out candles during celebrations or the blowing of a whistle signaling an event. Over time, 'blowing' has become a common term in meteorology, music, and everyday language, reflecting the significance of air movement in numerous contexts.