Blows: meaning, definitions and examples

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blows

[ bləʊz ]

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weather

A sudden rush of wind.

Synonyms

blast, gust, squall

Examples of usage

The blows of the storm were heard throughout the night.
The sudden blows knocked down trees in the forest.

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boxing

To deliver a punch with force.

Synonyms

hit, punch, strike

Examples of usage

He blows his opponent with a powerful right hook.
The boxer blows a series of quick jabs to his opponent.

Translations

Translations of the word "blows" in other languages:

🇵🇹 sopros

🇮🇳 फूंकें

🇩🇪 Blasen

🇮🇩 tiupan

🇺🇦 дмухання

🇵🇱 dmuchnięcia

🇯🇵 吹きつけ

🇫🇷 souffles

🇪🇸 soplos

🇹🇷 üflemeler

🇰🇷 불기

🇸🇦 نفخات

🇨🇿 fouknutí

🇸🇰 fúkania

🇨🇳 吹气

🇸🇮 pihanja

🇮🇸 blástur

🇰🇿 үрлеу

🇬🇪 დაბერვა

🇦🇿 üfürmə

🇲🇽 soplos

Word origin

The word 'blows' originated from the Old English word 'blawan', meaning 'to blow'. Over time, the word evolved to represent both a sudden rush of wind and a forceful punch. The noun form of 'blows' has been used in weather contexts since the 16th century, while the verb form has been associated with boxing since the 19th century.

See also: blower, blowfish, blowhard, blowout.