1. plural of blow; hard hits or strikes
2. plural of blow; sudden misfortunes or setbacks

1. third person singular present of blow; moves air forcefully
2. third person singular present of blow; expels air from the mouth

Examples

• The boxer delivered several powerful blows to his opponent.
• The company suffered financial blows during the recession.
• The wind blows strongly across the plains.
• She blows out the candles on her birthday cake.
• The storm dealt devastating blows to the coastal town.
• He blows his nose with a tissue.
• The referee stopped the fight after too many blows to the head.