Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

smoke-billows

verb

/ˈsmoʊk ˈbɪloʊz/

Definition

To emit or release smoke in large, often thick, clouds that rise up into the air.

Examples

The chimney started to smoke-billows as the fire intensified.
As the candles burned, they smoke-billowed into the air, filling the room with fragrance.
During the volcanic eruption, the mountain smoke-billowed with ash and steam.

Meaning

The term ‘smoke-billows’ refers to the act of smoke being released from a source, creating large, puffing clouds that can obscure visibility and indicate fire or burning material.