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blow
noun (AIR) /bləʊ/
/bloʊ/ Definition
› [C usually singular] the act of blowing something, such as your nose or an instrument: Have a good blow (= blow your nose well).Noises made by the body › [C usually singular] UK old-fashioned a walk in the fresh air: Shall we go out for a blow?Moving gently on foot
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