Definition of swell

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Swell (n.) A gradual ascent, or rounded elevation, of land; as, an extensive plain abounding with little swells..

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Boln :: Boln (v. i.) To swell; to puff.
Urcelate :: Urcelate (a.) Shaped like a pitcher or urn; swelling below, and contrasted at the orifice, as a calyx or corolla..
Vessignon :: Vessignon (n.) A soft swelling on a horse's leg; a windgall.
Crest :: Crest (n.) A tuft, or other excrescence or natural ornament, growing on an animal's head; the comb of a cock; the swelling on the head of a serpent; the lengthened feathers of the crown or nape of bird, etc..
Spinaceous :: Spina bifida () A congenital malformation in which the spinal column is cleft at its lower portion, and the membranes of the spinal cord project as an elastic swelling from the gap thus formed..
Bias :: Bias (a.) Inclined to one side; swelled on one side.
Heave :: Heave (n.) An upward motion; a rising; a swell or distention, as of the breast in difficult breathing, of the waves, of the earth in an earthquake, and the like..
Knap :: Knap (n.) A protuberance; a swelling; a knob; a button; hence, rising ground; a summit. See Knob, and Knop..
Blister :: Blister (n.) Any elevation made by the separation of the film or skin, as on plants; or by the swelling of the substance at the surface, as on steel..
Boswellism :: Boswellism (n.) The style of Boswell.
Dilate :: Dilate (v. i.) To grow wide; to expand; to swell or extend in all directions.
Mouse :: Mouse (n.) A dark-colored swelling caused by a blow.
Swell :: Swell (v. t.) To aggravate; to heighten.
Swell :: Swell (n.) A gradual ascent, or rounded elevation, of land; as, an extensive plain abounding with little swells..
Swell :: Swell (v. t.) To increase the size, bulk, or dimensions of; to cause to rise, dilate, or increase; as, rains and dissolving snow swell the rivers in spring; immigration swells the population..
Swelled :: Swelled (imp.) of Swel.
Pod :: Pod (v. i.) To swell; to fill; also, to produce pods..
Swollen :: Swelled (p. p.) of Swel.
Bag :: Bag (v. i.) To swell or hang down like a full bag; as, the skin bags from containing morbid matter..
Swell :: Swell (v. i.) To be puffed up or bloated; as, to swell with pride..
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