bellows
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Definition
A bellows is a device with flexible sides used to blow air onto a fire to help it burn more strongly. It can also refer more generally to any tool that pushes air by expanding and contracting.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly used as a noun in historical, technical, or crafts contexts (blacksmiths, fireplaces). Plural form is also "bellows". Not the same as "bellows" (to shout loudly), which is a verb with a separate meaning and origin.
Example Sentences
The old bellows in Grandpa’s workshop still work perfectly.
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Don’t forget to bring the bellows if you want to light the campfire quickly.
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For centuries, artisans have relied on bellows to control the heat of their fires.
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You squeeze the bellows to blow air.
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The blacksmith used bellows to make the fire hotter.
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Traditional fireplaces sometimes have bellows nearby.
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