blows

[bloʊz]

blows Definition

• 1. the action or process of moving air or gas, especially to create a current or to inflate something
• 2. a hard strike with a part of the body or an object
• 3. a sudden setback or defeat

Using blows: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "blows" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The wind blows fiercely outside.

• Example

  He dealt a blow to his opponent's head.

• Example

  The team suffered a major blow when their star player got injured.

blows Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for blows

• puffs
• breaths
• hits
• strikes
• knocks
• defeats
• losses

Phrases with blows

• below the belt

  unfairly or in an underhanded way

  Example

  His comments were below the belt and hurtful.

• blow hot and cold

  to be inconsistent or indecisive

  Example

  She keeps blowing hot and cold about whether she wants to go on the trip or not.

• blow one's mind

  to amaze or surprise someone

  Example

  The special effects in the movie really blew my mind.

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Summary: blows in Brief

The term 'blows' [bloʊz] refers to the action of moving air or gas, a hard strike, or a sudden setback. It can be used to describe the wind, physical hits, or emotional defeats, as in 'The team suffered a major blow when their star player got injured.' Phrases like 'below the belt' and 'blow hot and cold' add idiomatic meaning, while 'blow one's mind' means to amaze or surprise someone.