Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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blow | Yes | No | Yes | No |
waft | Yes | No | Yes | No |
blow (noun) | waft (noun) |
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a powerful stroke with the fist or a weapon | a long flag; often tapering |
forceful exhalation through the nose or mouth | |
street names for cocaine | |
an impact (as from a collision) | |
an unpleasant or disappointing surprise | |
an unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes; something that is thwarting or frustrating | |
a strong current of air |
blow (verb) | waft (verb) |
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exhale hard | be driven or carried along, as by the air |
free of obstruction by blowing air through | blow gently |
melt, break, or become otherwise unusable | |
burst suddenly | |
shape by blowing | |
show off | |
cause to be revealed and jeopardized | |
allow to regain its breath | |
deposit eggs (of insects) | |
be in motion due to some air or water current | |
cause to move by means of an air current | |
leave; informal or rude | |
cause air to go in, on, or through | |
spout moist air from the blowhole | |
play or sound a wind instrument | |
make a sound as if blown | |
sound by having air expelled through a tube | |
provide sexual gratification through oral stimulation | |
spend lavishly or wastefully on | |
spend thoughtlessly; throw away | |
make a mess of, destroy or ruin | |
be inadequate or objectionable | |
be blowing or storming |