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.
Synonyms
  • puff
  • billow
  • cloud
  • fume