Meaning of the word billow in English
What does billow mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
billow
US /ˈbɪl.oʊ/
UK /ˈbɪl.oʊ/
Verb
1.
to spread over a large area, or (especially of things made of cloth) to become filled with air and appear to be larger:
Example:
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Smoke billowed (out) from the burning building.
Noun
1.
a large, moving mass of something, such as smoke or cloud, that spreads over a large area:
Example:
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billows of smoke
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