First Known Use: before 12th century
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bellows
noun plural but singular or plural in construction bel·lows \ˈbe-(ˌ)lōz, -ləz\
: a device that produces a strong current of air when its sides are pressed together
Full Definition of BELLOWS
1
: an instrument or machine that by alternate expansion and contraction draws in air through a valve or orifice and expels it through a tube; also : any of various other blowers
2
: lungs
3
: the pleated expansible part in a camera; also : a metallic or plastic flexible and expansible vessel
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Origin of BELLOWS
Middle English bely, below, belwes — more at belly
Bellows
biographical name Bel·lows \ˈbe-(ˌ)lōz\
Definition of BELLOWS
George Wesley 1882–1925 Am. painter
BELLOWS Defined for Kids
bellows
noun plural bel·lows \ˈbe-lōz, -ləz\
Definition of BELLOWS for Kids
: a device that produces a strong current of air when its sides are pressed together Hint:Bellows can be used as a singular or a plural. <The bellows were used to start the fire.> <The bellows is on the hearth.>
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bellows
noun plural but singular or plural in construction bel·lows \ˈbel-(ˌ)ōz, -əz\
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