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Definition of bellows - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
fire stoking tooldevice for blowing air into a fire
- He used the bellows to revive the dying embers..
2.
blowing toolTECH. device delivering air to a specific locationTECH.
- The blacksmith used bellows to stoke the fire.
3.
photographyTECH. light-tight enclosure in camerasTECH.
- The camera's bellows were damaged.
4.
jointTECH. flexible container covering a moving jointTECH.
- The machine's bellows needed replacement.
Images of bellows
device for blowing air into a fire 
device delivering air to a specific location 
light-tight enclosure in cameras
Expressions with bellows
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tool used to blow air into fire
The blacksmith used a pair of bellows to stoke the fire.
type of pump used to raise water
The old well had a water-bellows to draw water.
Origin of bellows
Old English, belg (bag)
Terms with bellows included in their meaning
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music
portable musical instrument with bellows and keys
music
small musical instrument with buttons and bellows
bellows
instrument with sound from air moved by bellows
folding object
small folding device that opens and closes with bellows-like folds
gas measurement
gas meter with bellows-like apparatus and no liquid
reed organ
musical instrument with bellows and vibrating reeds
medieval music
small portable medieval organ with arm-operated bellows
photography camera
large-format camera with ground glass screen, flexible bellows, adjustable standards
music
device measuring wind pressure in organ bellows
Examples of bellows in a sentence
She pumped the bellows to get the fire going. The organist used bellows to sustain the notes. Bellows were essential for the old pipe organ's function. He carefully extended the bellows for the shot. The bellows needed repair after the trip. A torn bellows exposed the steering joint.
The technician inspected the rubber bellows.
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- French:soufflet, soufflets, ...
- German:Blasebalg, Luftpumpe, ...
- Italian:soffietto, soffietti, ...
- Spanish:fuelle, ventilador, ...
- Portuguese:fole, foles, ...
- Chinese:鼓风机, 吹风器, ...
- Japanese:ふいご, 蛇腹, ...
- Arabic:مِنْفاخ, جِلْبة, ...
- Hebrew:מַפּוּחַ, מְפוּחַ, ...
- Russian:мехи, сильфон, ...
- Ukrainian:повітродувка, міх, ...
- Hindi:धौंकनी, फूंकनी, ...
Definition of bellow - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
human shouttr./intr. shout loudly in a deep voicetr./intr.
- He bellowed orders to the team.
2.
animal soundintr. make a loud deep noise like a bullintr.
- The bull bellowed across the field.
Noun
roarloud deep sound made by animal or person in pain or anger
- The bellow echoed through the forest.
Expressions with bellow
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emit a loud, deep sound
The bull bellowed out in the field.
Origin of bellow
Old English, bellan (to roar)
Examples of bellow in a sentence
She bellowed in frustration when she lost her keys. The stag bellowed loudly in the forest. Cows bellow when they are hungry or distressed. A sudden bellow from the wounded elk startled the hikers. His bellow of rage scared the children in the hallway.
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- French:hurler, beuglement, ...
- German:brüllen, Gebrüll, ...
- Italian:gridare, muggito, ...
- Spanish:berrear, rugido, ...
- Portuguese:berrar, bramido, ...
- Chinese:大声吼叫, 咆哮声, ...
- Japanese:怒鳴る, うなり声, ...
- Arabic:زَأَرَ, زَئِير, ...
- Hebrew:לִשְׁאוֹג, שְׁאָגָה, ...
- Russian:кричать, рев, ...
- Ukrainian:кричати, ричання, ...
- Hindi:गरजना, दहाड़, ...
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