Rechercher
to billow
01
s'élever
to expand in a blowing or puffing motion as if by the action of wind or some force within
Example
Black smoke billowed from the chimney of the burning building.
The surfer watched the huge waves billow up ahead of him.
Listening to the howling wind, I could see the tan cotton curtains billowing wildly in the open window.
02
se gonfler
to swell out by internal pressure, as with air or gas
Example
The life jacket billowed up as the sailor pulled the inflation cord.
Her full skirt billowed around her as she spun in circles.
The chef carefully billowed the dough into a large bubbly sphere to proof.
03
se soulever, flotter
rise and move, as in waves or billows
04
chavirer, se faner
move with great difficulty
Billow
01
masse d'eau, vague
a large sea wave
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