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puff out

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puff out

to swell out. The frog's throat puffed out, and we expected to hear a croak. The sail puffed out, and the boat began to move.

See also: out, puff

puff something out

to cause something to swell out or expand outward. The frog puffed its throat out and croaked. The frog puffed out its throat and croaked a mighty croak.

See also: out, puff

puff out

v.

1. To extend, stretch, or swell, by or as if by being filled: The sails puffed out as the breeze strengthened.

2. To cause something to extend, stretch, or swell outward: The wind puffed out the sheets that were hanging on the clothesline. Male birds will puff their chests out to appear larger.

See also: out, puff