Basic Details
Word: Blower
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A device or machine that pushes air out, usually to make something dry or to create a breeze.
Synonyms: Fan, air pump, ventilator
Antonyms: Ducker, absorber
Idioms and Phrases
- Blow off steam: To release pent-up energy or emotions, usually by doing something active. Example: "After a long week at school, I like to blow off steam by going for a run."
- Full of hot air: To speak nonsense or make false claims. Example: "Don't trust his promises; he's just full of hot air."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The gardener used a blower to clear the leaves off the pathway.
Example 2: After the rain, we used a leaf blower to dry the wet grass in the backyard.
Example 3: The industrial blower efficiently pumped air through the building to maintain a comfortable temperature.
Fun Fact
Did you know that leaf blowers can move air at speeds of up to 200 miles per hour? Thats faster than a racing car!
Famous Quote
"The wind and the sun came to a challenge about who could make a traveller take off his coat." Aesop
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "blower" mean?
a) A type of plant
b) A machine that pushes air out
c) A musical instrument
d) A type of bird
Answer: b) A machine that pushes air out
2. Which of these is a synonym of "blower"?
a) Fan
b) Oven
c) Table
d) Window
Answer: a) Fan
3. Which of these is an antonym of "blower"?
a) Finder
b) Ducker
c) Light
d) Chair
Answer: b) Ducker
4. Which sentence uses "blower" correctly?
a) The blower sang beautifully at the concert.
b) The blower helped dry the wet pavement after the rain.
c) The children played with the blower in the garden.
d) The blower jumped over the fence.
Answer: b) The blower helped dry the wet pavement after the rain.
5. What does the idiom "blow off steam" mean?
a) To make a loud noise
b) To stop working
c) To release energy or emotions
d) To cook food quickly
Answer: c) To release energy or emotions
