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Böe — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • blow verb To produce a current of air, especially by expelling breath through the mouth.
  • bluster noun Loud, blustering talk that is more show than substance; empty bravado.
  • squall noun A sudden, brief, and violent storm, often with strong winds and rain or snow.

Senses

Böe is used for these senses in English:

  • blow A strong wind.
  • bluster A gust of wind.
  • squall (often, nautical) A sudden storm, as found in a squall line.

blow — full definition

  1. verb To produce a current of air, especially by expelling breath through the mouth.
  2. verb To explode or shatter suddenly, or to cause something to do so.
  3. verb (informal) To waste or squander, especially money or an opportunity.
  4. noun A hard hit or strike.
  5. noun A sudden shock or setback.

bluster — full definition

  1. noun Loud, blustering talk that is more show than substance; empty bravado.
  2. noun A sudden strong gust or blast, especially of wind.
  3. verb To talk loudly and aggressively, often to intimidate or to cover up weakness.
  4. verb Of wind: to blow in strong, noisy gusts.

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