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BILLOW

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 5 meanings of the word Billow.

How to pronounce billow:

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Billow - as a noun

A large sea wave

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
surge6

Billow - as a verb

Rise up as if in waves

Example: "Smoke billowed up into the sky"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
wallow12
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
soar4soar upsoar upwardssurge6zoom15
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Move with great difficulty

Example: "The soldiers billowed across the muddy riverbed"

Rise and move, as in waves or billows

Example: "The army surged forward"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
heave11surge6

Become inflated

Example: "The sails ballooned"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
balloon9inflate10
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
expand16
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"The billow of smoke could be seen for miles."
"The sailor was captivated by the billow of the sails."
"The dark billows of clouds indicated an approaching storm."
"The billow of steam engulfed the entire room."
"She watched the billows of dust settle after the explosion."
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Word Game Points

Is BILLOW a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, billow is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

BILLOW has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is BILLOW a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, billow is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
BILLOW has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.

Is BILLOW a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, billow is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
BILLOW has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.

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