bellows

US /ˈbel.oʊz/
UK /ˈbel.oʊz/
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soufflet

a device with an air bag that can be squeezed together to blow air through a narrow opening, used for making a fire burn more fiercely or for playing some musical instruments

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He used the bellows to fan the flames of the dying fire.
Il a utilisé le soufflet pour attiser les flammes du feu mourant.
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The blacksmith worked the metal, pumping the bellows to keep the forge hot.
Le forgeron travaillait le métal, pompant le soufflet pour maintenir la forge chaude.
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mugissement, hurlement

a deep loud roar, typically in pain or anger

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The wounded animal let out a mournful bellow.
L'animal blessé a poussé un mugissement plaintif.
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His angry bellow echoed through the hall.
Son rugissement de colère résonna dans le hall.
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mugir, hurler

of a person or animal) emit a deep loud roar or shout

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The drill sergeant bellowed orders at the recruits.
Le sergent instructeur hurla des ordres aux recrues.
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He bellowed with laughter, startling everyone in the room.
Il hurla de rire, surprenant tout le monde dans la pièce.
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