Blower
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noun
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verb
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(As a noun)
Blower ( noun )
- A device for blowing air, especially a machine for blowing air onto a fire to make it burn more fiercely.
- A machine for blowing air over or through something, for example, for drying or ventilating a room.
- A fan for blowing air over a radiator or other heat exchanger to cool the engine of an internal-combustion engine.
Origin:
Middle english blowere, from old english blāwere, from blāwan to blow.
Examples:
- The blower on the furnace was making a strange noise.
- She used a hair blower to dry her hair.
- The blower on the air conditioning unit was not working properly.
- The blower on the car's engine was not functioning properly and caused the car to overheat.
- The blower in the greenhouse was used to circulate the air and prevent mold growth.
(As a verb)
Blower ( verb )
- A device for blowing air, especially a machine for blowing air onto a fire to make it burn more fiercely.
- A machine for blowing air over or through something, for example, for drying or ventilating a room.
- A fan for blowing air over a radiator or other heat exchanger to cool the engine of an internal-combustion engine.
Origin:
Middle english blowere, from old english blāwere, from blāwan to blow.
Examples:
- The blower on the furnace was making a strange noise.
- She used a hair blower to dry her hair.
- The blower on the air conditioning unit was not working properly.
- The blower on the car's engine was not functioning properly and caused the car to overheat.
- The blower in the greenhouse was used to circulate the air and prevent mold growth.