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 bellows bellows /ˈbɛloʊz/

noun

  1. (used in the plural) a mechanical device that blows a strong current of air; used to make a fire burn more fiercely or to sound a musical instrument  ( bellows )
    (used in the plural) a mechanical device that blows a strong current of air; used to make a fire burn more fiercely or to sound a musical instrument
     To increase the intensity of the fire, the blacksmith used the bellows.
    To increase the intensity of the fire, the blacksmith used the bellows.


 bellow bellow /ˈbɛloʊ/

noun

  1. () A very loud utterance (like the sound of an animal)  ( bellowing , holla [Archaic] , hollo [Non-standard] , bellow , holler [Informal] , holloa , roar , roaring , yowl , hollering [Informal] )
    a very loud utterance (like the sound of an animal)
     His bellow filled the hallway
    his bellow filled the hallway

verb

  1. () Shout loudly and without restraint  ( bawl , bellow )
    shout loudly and without restraint
      The baby began to bawl loudly, disturbing the entire restaurant.
    The baby began to bawl loudly, disturbing the entire restaurant.
  2. Make a loud noise, as of animal  ( bellow , roar )
    make a loud noise, as of animal
     The bull bellowed
    The bull bellowed

 Bellow

    noun

    1. United States author (born in Canada) whose novels influenced American literature after World War II (1915-2005)  ( Bellow , Saul Bellow , Solomon Bellow )
      United States author (born in Canada) whose novels influenced American literature after World War II (1915-2005)