English dictionary

bloat

/bl/oU/t/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

adjective

swelling of the rumen or intestinal tract of domestic animals caused by excessive gas

noun.state

Source: WordNet 3.0
A term of contempt for a worthless, dissipated fellow.

noun

Source: webster1913

become bloated or swollen or puff up

verb.change

Examples
The dead man's stomach was bloated.

Source: WordNet 3.0
make bloated or swollen

verb.change

Examples
Hunger bloated the child's belly.

Source: WordNet 3.0
To make turgid, as with water or air; to cause a swelling of the surface of, from effusion of serum in the cellular tissue, producing a morbid enlargement, often accompanied with softness.

verb

Source: webster1913
To grow turgid as by effusion of liquid in the cellular tissue; to puff out; to swell.

verb

Source: webster1913
To dry (herrings) in smoke. See <u>Blote</u>.

verb

Source: webster1913