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puffer

/ˈpʌfə/ /ˈpʌfɚ/

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Someone or something that puffs.

Examples :

"The old steam engine was a real puffer, constantly releasing white clouds of smoke into the air. "

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Any of several poisonous fish, of the family Tetraodontidae, which have the ability to inflate their bodies when in danger.

Examples :

"The puffer fish, a small, colorful puffer, puffed itself up when the boy accidentally poked it with his finger. "

fish animal biology nature

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noun

A manually-operated inhaler.

Examples :

""When Timmy started to wheeze, his mom quickly grabbed his puffer from his backpack and gave him a dose." "

medicine device

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A train; a locomotive, usually one that is steam-powered.

Examples :

"The little boy pointed at the puffer chugging along the tracks and shouted, "Choo-choo!" "

vehicle machine technology

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A Clyde puffer, a kind of small ship.

Examples :

"The old puffer, loaded with coal, chugged slowly along the Scottish canal. "

nautical vehicle

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A car left idling to warm up, emitting steam from the rear.

Examples :

"In the freezing morning, Sarah's car was a puffer, steaming away in the driveway while she finished getting ready. "

vehicle machine environment traffic

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noun

An insulated puffy jacket, such as a down jacket.

Examples :

""I grabbed my puffer because it was freezing outside." "

appearance wear

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A person who gives exaggerated praise to a product, literary work, etc.

Examples :

"The new employee seemed less like a reviewer and more like a puffer, showering the boss's ideas with undeserved compliments. "

person media literature job business communication

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One who is employed by the owner or seller of goods sold at auction to bid up the price; a by-bidder.

Examples :

"The auctioneer hired a puffer to bid on the antique chair, driving the price higher than it should have been. "

business job commerce economy finance

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An alchemist; so named from their constant attendance to the bellows of their furnaces.

Examples :

"Old Thomas, once a respected puffer dedicated to transmuting lead into gold, now just tinkers with metals in his shed. "

person job history science

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The common, or harbour, porpoise.

Examples :

"The fisherman pointed out a "puffer" leaping out of the waves, explaining that it was a harbour porpoise. "

animal fish ocean nautical nature biology

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A kier used in dyeing.

Examples :

"The textile factory used a large puffer to ensure the vibrant red dye penetrated evenly throughout the cotton fabric. "

material utensil chemistry industry

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A soffietta.

Examples :

"The blacksmith used a puffer to blow air into the fire, making it burn hotter. "

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A finite pattern that moves like a spaceship but leaves a trail of debris.

Examples :

"In the Game of Life simulation, the puffer moved steadily across the grid, leaving behind a trail of persistent "cells" that didn't disappear. "

computing math science