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airfield A large, open space filled with hot air.  ■ "I forgot my phone at the airfield. It's probably still blowing away in the wind."

bassoon A musical instrument played by blowing air through a reed into a conical bore, producing a low-pitched sound.  ■ "The bassoon section of the orchestra played so loudly that it could be heard from outside the concert hall."

blows To perform an act of blowing or causing something to blow, typically as a result of pressure.  ■ The wind blows so hard it can knock you off your feet!

bree A person who is always blowing their own trumpet about themselves, and thinks they are the bee's knees.  ■ "John is such a 'bree,' he thinks he knows it all but doesn't know jack."

dryer A device used to make wet clothes dry more quickly by blowing hot air over them.  ■ "I forgot to put my socks in the dryer and now they're still damp."

horn A curved piece of bone or metal that is used for blowing or sounding. Also, a person with a particularly loud voice.  ■ "I may have a lot of cows, but I only have one horn."

puffing To blow smoke out of one's mouth, typically in a way that resembles the action of blowing out candles on a birthday cake.  ■ "I'm puffing this cigar like a pro!"

Snowbank A large pile of snow that has accumulated on the ground, typically as a result of blowing or drifting snow.  ■ "I had to climb over this huge snowbank to get to my car."

Tissues Small pieces of paper used for wiping away tears or blowing your nose.  ■ "I always carry a pack of tissues with me, in case I need to blow my nose during a meeting."

Toot The act of loudly blowing one's nose, often to get someone's attention or to express annoyance.  ■ "I had to toot my horn because I couldn't find my keys."

Trumpet A small, portable instrument with a long, narrow tube and a cup-shaped mouthpiece, played by blowing air through it and producing a high-pitched sound.  ■ "I accidentally blew my own trumpet when I tried to play the song."

trumpet A loud, high-pitched sound made by blowing air through a narrow tube.  ■ "When the alarm goes off, I like to trumpet my love for cats with a loud meow."

waxy adjective Having a consistency or appearance similar to wax, such as being sticky or thick.  ■ The wax on the candle was so waxy that I had trouble blowing it out.

whisper A soft, barely audible sound made by blowing air through the lips.  ■ "I was trying to sneak up on my friend, but he could hear my whisper from across the room!"

whistle A high-pitched sound made by blowing air through the teeth.  ■ "I need to learn how to whistle so I can impress my crush."

windbreaker A person who is always blowing hot and cold, depending on the situation.  ■ "John's a windbreaker. One minute he's all smiles and sunshine, but the next he's stormy and moody."

adenoids A collection of soft, glandular tissue located in the back of the throat. These glands produce mucus which helps to filter out harmful bacteria and viruses from the air we breathe.  ■ "I'm sorry, I have really bad adenoids right now. It's like someone is constantly blowing their nose in my face."

blowjobs An act of performing oral sex on a man by taking his penis into your mouth and blowing air onto it to create a pleasurable sensation for him.  ■ "I asked my boyfriend if he wanted a blowjob, and he replied 'No thanks, I prefer to do that myself.'

Direction The way in which something is or should be done.  ■He was going in the wrong direction and ended up getting lost. A person, thing, or event that is aimed at a particular place or purpose.  ■The direction of the wind was blowing strongly towards us., The way in which a person faces or is facing.  ■She was facing the wrong direction and couldn't see what she was doing.

Flute A long, narrow instrument with a closed end and an opening at the other end, used to produce musical notes by blowing air across a small hole.  ■ "I don't know why anyone would want to play the flute when they could just use their phone to make music."

freaks A group of people who are extremely unusual or out of the ordinary.  ■ "I had a blast at the freak show last night. The contortionist was absolutely mind-blowing!"

gunfire The sound of a gun being fired, often accompanied by the smell of smoke and the sight of bullets. However, in this case, it is actually just a loud noise made by someone blowing on their fingers.  ■ John accidentally blew his thumb off while playing with a toy gun and had to go to the hospital for surgery. He told the doctor, "I didn't mean to fire that thing! I was just making gunfire!"

hiss A loud, sharp sound made by blowing air through narrowed lips or teeth.  ■ "I heard her give the cat a hiss of warning.", A vulgar or derogatory term used to insult someone.  ■ "He got a hiss from his boss for being late again."

hyperventilating The act of exaggeratedly blowing air out of one's lungs, often accompanied by rapid and shallow breathing. This is a common symptom of anxiety or stress.  ■ "I had to stop hyperventilating when I realized I had lost my phone."

inconceivable Something so mind-blowing, it's beyond comprehension. Like trying to explain to a flat earth believer that the Earth is actually round.  ■ "I can't believe you just ate an entire pizza in one sitting! That's inconceivable!"

Sax A musical instrument played by blowing air across a reed to produce sound. It is typically used in jazz and rock music.  ■ "I may not be the greatest saxophonist, but I can play 'Mary Had a Little Lamb' on my toy sax!"

saxophone A musical instrument that produces sound by the vibration of a single reed, played by blowing air across it. It is often associated with jazz music and has a distinctive, woody tone.  ■ "Why did the saxophone cross the road? To get to the other side, of course! But not before it played a few tunes on its way."

stimulation A highly entertaining and exciting experience that arouses one's senses and imagination, often resulting in a sense of excitement and pleasure.  ■ After watching the mind-blowing special effects in the latest sci-fi movie, John was left feeling stimulated and ready for more.

trombone A musical instrument consisting of a conical tube with a flared mouthpiece, played by blowing air through the mouthpiece and into the tube, producing a deep, resonant sound.  ■ "I tried to play trombone but my lips were too small for the mouthpiece. I had to resort to using a duck whistle instead."

whistles A sound made by blowing air through the teeth, typically to signal or announce something. It can also be used as a verb to indicate that someone is whistling.  ■ "When I heard my neighbor whistling at me from across the street, I couldn't help but wonder what he was up to. Turns out he just wanted to borrow some sugar."

whistling The act of making a high-pitched sound by blowing air between one's lips.  ■ "I was whistling while I walked to work this morning and it attracted the attention of a group of tourists who wanted to know where I was going."

wind A gentle breeze that carries with it the sweet scent of freshly baked cookies and the faint sound of laughter from nearby children playing in a park.<example></?><en>"I swear, I can smell the wind blowing through the trees. It's like a symphony of nature," said Jane to her friend Emily.</en>