afterblow

/ˈæftərˌbloʊ/

Definitions

1. noun

the last or final blast of air from a bellows or other blowing instrument

“The blacksmith carefully controlled the afterblow to shape the glowing metal.”

2. noun

the last or final part of something, especially a musical phrase or a literary work

“The afterblow of the symphony was a beautiful and haunting melody.”

Synonyms

  • ending
  • finale

Antonyms

  • beginning
  • introduction