bloat
7 points
English
5 letters
Uncommon
Commonness #43,519
Valid in: US and UK dictionaries
Definitions
noun
swelling of the rumen or intestinal tract of domestic animals caused by excessive gas
verb
become bloated or swollen or puff up
Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Pronunciation
/blˈoʊt/ · 1 syllable · CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
Word forms
plural bloats
Forms from WordNet 3.1 morphology — every form attested in the dictionary.
Rhymes
More rhymes → · rhymes from CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
Crossword clues
- “A term of contempt for a worthless, dissipated fellow.” web-def
- “become bloated or swollen or puff up” wn-def
- “swelling of the rumen or intestinal tract of domestic animals caused by excessive gas” wn-def
- “To dry (herrings) in smoke. See Blote.” web-def
- “To grow turgid as by effusion of liquid in the cellular tissue; to puff out; to swell. Arbuthnot.” web-def
Anagrams
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