Off at sea northeast winds blow
Sabean odors from the spicy shore.
Milton.
3. To cause air to pass through by the action of the mouth, or otherwise; to cause to sound, as a wind instrument; as, to blow a trumpet; to blow an organ.
Hath she no husband
That will take pains to blow a horn before her?
Shak.
Boy, blow the pipe until the bubble rise,
Then cast it off to float upon the skies.
Parnell.
4. To clear of contents by forcing air through; as, to blow an egg; to blow one's nose.
5. To burst, shatter, or destroy by an explosion; - - usually with up, down, open, or similar adverb; as, to blow up a building.