Blow Off (Verb)
Meaning
Come off due to an explosion or other strong force.
Classification
Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.
Examples
- The roof of the building nearly blew off during the storm due to the strong gusts of wind.
- The top blew off the volcano in a massive eruption, sending ash into the air.
- The hatches blew off the submarine after the malfunction, causing it to take on water rapidly.
- The manhole cover blew off the street as the gas from the ruptured pipe built up pressure.
- The windows blew off the skyscraper after the bomb exploded on the lower floor.