The infliction of evil; a sudden calamity; something which produces mental, physical, or financial suffering or loss (esp. when sudden); a buffet.

To produce a current of air; to move, as air, esp. to move rapidly or with power; as, the wind blows.

To be carried or moved by the wind; as, the dust blows in from the street.

To talk loudly; to boast; to storm.

A blowing, esp., a violent blowing of the wind; a gale; as, a heavy blow came on, and the ship put back to port.

This is a short but strong gale or storm.