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Blow: A missed spare; an open frame but not a split; an error so that the spare is missed.

Blowout: A game in which one team dominates another in scoring from an early point in the contest.

Sniff Sniff, Blow Blow: A quick percussive breathing pattern used in conjunction with quick, precise movements. Breathe in percussively two times through your nose to inhale, and blow out percussively two times thr . . . View Full Definition

High Blower: A blower-type supercharger set at high rpm.

Whistleblower Protection Act Of 1989: Whistleblower protection is the federal law that provides protection to employees against retaliation for reporting illegal acts of employers. An employer may not rightfully retaliate in any . . . View Full Definition

Blow The Rack: Most people use this to mean a type of strike in which the ball enters the pocket light and has enough power and drive to toss the five pin violently to the side, often with messenger pins; . . . View Full Definition

Blow Insulation: Fiber insulation in loose form and used to insulate attics and existing walls where framing members are not exposed.

Blow-Off Top: A steep and rapid increase in price followed by a steep and rapid drop. This is an indicator seen in charts and used in technical analysis of stock price and market trends.

Blow Dryer: For rapid painting production, these electronic hair drying devices are a necessity at times. Overheating liquid frisket areas can 'set' the frisket into the top layer of paper fibers. Which . . . View Full Definition

Blowing Spray: Salt spray that is raised by the wind to heights of six feet or greater. It is reported as 'BLPY' in an observation and on the METAR.