blow down

Gust knocks over

To blow down is for wind to knock something over or flatten it: The storm blew down several trees.

A blowdown is the resulting debris—fallen timber from wind damage.

In industrial contexts, blowdown refers to releasing pressure or draining liquid from a boiler or tank to remove sediment.

destruction

topple

Cause to fall

level · raze · wreckage · debris · fallen · downed · storm damage · windfall · collapse · structural failure

weather

windstorm

Violent atmospheric disturbance

cyclone · typhoon · gust · squall · downdraft · derecho · microburst · nor'easter · tempest · high winds

Opposites
direction of movement

blow downblow up

Violently burst apart

blow over · lift up · raise up

structural state

blow downbuild up

Grow by increments

erect · put up · construct · raise · stand up

force and stability

blow downhold up

Delay or armed robbery

stand firm · withstand · anchor · brace · secure

Family

blowdown, blowdowns

Familiarity
Top 100,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G