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whiff

(/hw//I/f )

a short light gust of air(noun.phenomenon)

Synonym:
puff, puff of air

source: wordnet30
a lefteye flounder found in coastal waters from New England to Brazil(noun.animal)

source: wordnet30
a strikeout resulting from the batter swinging at and missing the ball for the third strike(noun.act)

source: wordnet30
A sudden expulsion of air from the mouth; a quick puff or slight gust, as of air or smoke.(noun)

source: webster1913

perceive by inhaling through the nose(verb.perception)

Synonym:
sniff

source: wordnet30
drive or carry as if by a puff of air(verb.motion)

Example:
The gust of air whiffed away the clouds.

source: wordnet30
strike out by swinging and missing the pitch charged as the third(verb.contact)

source: wordnet30
smoke and exhale strongly(verb.consumption)

Example:
Whiff a pipe.

Synonym:
puff

source: wordnet30
utter with a puff of air(verb.communication)

Example:
Whiff out a prayer.

source: wordnet30
To throw out in whiffs; to consume in whiffs; to puff.(verb)

source: webster1913
To emit whiffs, as of smoke; to puff.(verb)

source: webster1913

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