smoke blower

Meanings

1. Any of various devices that use a powerful fan to clear an area of smoke.
2. A device to clear a gun turret on a naval ship of the smoke and gasses from discharging the gun.
3. A device to clear the engine of a coal-powered locomotive of the smoke and cinders resulting from burning coal.
4. A small fire chamber with attached bellows used to blow smoke on a hive to pacify the bees before the beekeeper works on it.
5. A diagnostic tool that blows smoke through pipes or channels.
6. One who blows smoke; a liar or bullshit artist.
7. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see smoke, blower; A person who blows smoke, especially one who blows smoke rings.