English definition of Swell

English to English Dictionary ⇛
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
L
M
N
O
P
Q
R
S
T
U
V
W
X
Y
Z

Definition of swell

Thanks for using this online dictionary, we have been helping millions of people improve their use of the english language with its free online services. English definition of swell is as below...

Swell (v. i.) To grow larger; to dilate or extend the exterior surface or dimensions, by matter added within, or by expansion of the inclosed substance; as, the legs swell in dropsy; a bruised part swells; a bladder swells by inflation..

Lern More About Swell

☛ Wiki Definition of Swell

☛ Wiki Article of Swell

☛ Google Meaning of Swell

☛ Google Search for Swell

Farce :: Farce (v. t.) To swell out; to render pompous.

Huff :: Huff (v. i.) To enlarge; to swell up; as, bread huffs..

Pulvinated :: Pulvinated (a.) Curved convexly or swelled; as, a pulvinated frieze..

Quinsy :: Quinsy (n.) An inflammation of the throat, or parts adjacent, especially of the fauces or tonsils, attended by considerable swelling, painful and impeded deglutition, and accompanied by inflammatory fever. It sometimes creates danger of suffocation; -- called also squinancy, and squinzey..

Rise :: Rise (v.) To become larger; to swell; -- said of a boil, tumor, and the like..

Tortulous :: Tortulous (a.) Swelled out at intervals like a knotted cord.

Swell :: Swell (n.) The act of swelling.

Inturgescence :: Inturgescence (n.) A swelling; the act of swelling, or state of being swelled..

Bolstered :: Bolstered (a.) Swelled out.

Turgescent :: Turgescent (a.) Becoming turgid or inflated; swelling; growing big.

Entasis :: Entasis (n.) A slight convex swelling of the shaft of a column.

Bombastry :: Bombastry (n.) Swelling words without much meaning; bombastic language; fustian.

Swell :: Swelling (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Swel.

Thoroughpin :: Thoroughpin (n.) A disease of the hock (sometimes of the knee) of a horse, caused by inflammation of the synovial membrane and a consequent excessive secretion of the synovial fluid; -- probably so called because there is usually an oval swelling on each side of the leg, appearing somewhat as if a pin had been thrust through..

Belly :: Belly (v. i.) To swell and become protuberant, like the belly; to bulge..

Mouse :: Mouse (n.) A dark-colored swelling caused by a blow.

Hoarseness :: Hoarseness (n.) Harshness or roughness of voice or sound, due to mucus collected on the vocal cords, or to swelling or looseness of the cords..

Extuberance :: Extuberance (n.) A swelling or rising; protuberance.

Swelldom :: Swell (a.) Having the characteristics of a person of rank and importance; showy; dandified; distinguished; as, a swell person; a swell neighborhood..

Swell :: Swell (v. i.) To be elated; to rise arrogantly.