adverb in a state of blowing or being blown
preposition indicating the direction from which the wind is blowing
used to describe wind or air movement, as in 'the wind was ablow'
used in poetic language to convey a sense of movement or atmosphere, as in 'the leaves were ablow in the autumn breeze'
used informally to indicate something happening or in motion, as in 'the party was ablowing last night'
In a literary context, 'ablow' may be used to describe a strong gust of wind or a sudden burst of air in a descriptive passage.
A psychologist may use 'ablow' metaphorically to describe a sudden emotional outburst or a significant change in a person's mental state.
A meteorologist may use 'ablow' to describe a strong wind pattern or a sudden change in atmospheric pressure.
An outdoor guide may use 'ablow' to warn hikers or campers of potential strong winds or sudden weather changes in the wilderness.