billowing
billowing — noun
1. a large, rolling wave that rises high on the surface of the sea, especially one
a large, rolling wave that rises high on the surface of the sea, especially one with great force and height
From the clifftop, Amani watched the billowing waves crash against the rocks below.
billowing as adjective before waves
The ship struggled through billowing swells that towered above the deck.
Fishermen along the coast knew the signs of approaching billowing seas.
Cyrus stood at the harbour wall as billowing surf sent spray across the street.
The lighthouse keeper watched the billowing ocean through the stormy night.
用法筆記
Primarily literary or poetic; in everyday conversation the simple word 'wave' is far more common.
常見錯誤
2. a mass of smoke, flame, or cloud that rises and spreads outward in a wave-like m
a mass of smoke, flame, or cloud that rises and spreads outward in a wave-like motion
Pedro watched billowing smoke pour from the windows of the burning building.
billowing + smoke for rolling, thick smoke
Firefighters pulled people out just before a billowing wall of flame reached the apartment block.
A billowing cloud of dust rose behind the truck on the dirt road.
From miles away, residents could see the billowing black smoke from the burning oil well.
The explosion sent a billowing ball of orange flame high into the night sky.
用法筆記
Commonly describes smoke, flames, or dust that move outward in a dramatic, surging manner, as if imitating ocean waves.
常見錯誤
billowing — verb
- billowingpresent simple I / you / we / they
- billowings3rd person singular
- billowinging-ing form
- billowingedpast simple
1. to rise and roll outward across a wide space, as if moving in waves; or, when re
to rise and roll outward across a wide space, as if moving in waves; or, when referring to cloth such as curtains, sails, or clothing, to fill with air and bulge outward
Thick grey smoke billowed from the factory chimney and spread across the whole valley.
billow from + location for smoke or steam
The white curtains billowed gently in the warm summer breeze from the open window.
billow for fabric/curtains swollen with wind
Smoke billowed out of the kitchen window after Sivan burnt the toast.
Elena's long skirt billowed behind her as she ran to catch the last train.
Dark clouds billowed across the sky just before the thunderstorm broke over the village.
文法句型
billow (up/out/from/into/across) [location or direction]
用法筆記
Describes movement of smoke, steam, clouds, dust, or fabric. When used of cloth, the wind causes the material to fill out and move with a wave-like shape.