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Bellows

noun
/ˈbɛl.əʊz/
Word Frequency: 1.3

Definitions

1.nounA device for delivering pressurized air in a controlled quantity to a controlled location. At its most simple terms a bellows is a container which is deformable in such a way as to alter its volume which has an outlet or outlets where one wishes to blow air.
"When wood fires were common, so were bellows for helping start them."
2.nounAny flexible container or enclosure, as one used to cover a moving joint.
3.nounThe lungs.
4.nounFlexible, light-tight enclosures connecting the lensboard and the camera back.
5.nounThat which fans the fire of hatred, jealousy, etc.
6.verbTo operate a bellows; to direct air at (something) using a bellows.
7.verbTo expand and contract like a bellows.
8.verbTo fold up like a bellows; to accordion.

Synonyms

blowerbehindrantsroarshollerroarshoutyellhowlbawlshriekcry

Rhymes With

mellowsyellowsmarshmallowsbedfellowstomato yellowsfelloesbanuelosbarcellos
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