although he's not the first person to blow his own horn, he's about the most obnoxious blower I've ever met
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Squealing can indicate a loose or frayed blower belt.—Angie Hicks, Boston Herald, 6 Dec. 2025 The advantages of an RC snow blower, especially an autonomous model like Yarbo, lie in its automation and adaptability.—New Atlas, 2 Dec. 2025 Fire officials are also reminding those using snow blowers to use a clearing tool to reduce the risk of injury.—Jeramie Bizzle, CBS News, 30 Nov. 2025 What appeared to be a blower attached to the castle could also be seen on its side.—Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 29 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for blower
Word History
First Known Use
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
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The first known use of blower was
before the 12th century
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