Definition of BLOWN

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swollen

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if the tin can is blown, throw it away—the food inside is spoiled

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Middle English blowen, from past participle of blowen to blow

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15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

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The first known use of blown was in the 15th century

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blow molding

blown

blown glass

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“Blown.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/blown. Accessed 27 Mar. 2026.

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blown

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