blows
plural of “blow” — a powerful stroke with the fist or a weapon
An inflected form of blow · plural.
How often you will meet it
Rank 2,736 of 71,295 words measured. It occurs 6,061 times across 155,139 chapters — 0.003% of every word in the library.
What it means
noun
- a powerful stroke with the fist or a weapon a blow on the head
- an impact (as from a collision) also: bump the bump threw him off the bicycle
- an unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes; something that is thwarting or frustrating also: reverse, reversal, setback, black eye
- an unpleasant or disappointing surprise also: shock it came as a shock to learn that he was injured
- a strong current of air also: gust, blast the tree was bent almost double by the gust
- street names for cocaine also: coke, nose candy, snow, C
blows in real books
Each sentence below was written by a published author and is taken from a different book in our library. Open one to read the passage it came from, with narration.
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So it is an ill wind that blows no one any good.
The Reflections of Ambrosine: A Novel · Elinor Glyn · Chapter 1
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Hence the well-known proverb: "September blows soft till the fruit's in the loft."
The Mirror of Literature, Amusement — No. 271 · Various · Chapter 1
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He again rushed forward, and heavy blows were exchanged; then they closed and grappled.
With Lee in Virginia · G. A. (George Alfred) Henty · Chapter 2
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Loud blows upon the door were mingled with the noise of feet, the oaths of men, and the screams of women.
Other People's Money · Emile Gaboriau · Chapter 1
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Suddenly many heavy blows struck with a handspike on the deck above boomed like discharges of small cannon through the forecastle.
The nigger of the "Narcissus" · Joseph Conrad · Chapter 1