| 释义 |
puff·er
\ˈpəfə(r)\ noun
(-s)
1.
a. : one that emits puffs: as
(1) : smoker 1b
(2) chiefly Scotland : a small steam-powered cargo ship used in coastal trade
(3) : a small engine used in coal mines for hoisting and hauling
b. : the operator of a small engine for hauling mine cars or hoisting coal or rock
2.
a. : one that extols; especially : a writer of commendatory or promotional material
< reviewing is done largely by people who are not critics but simply puffers — James Laughlin >
b. : by-bidder
3.
a. : one that stuffs or swells; specifically : an operator of a machine for raising designs on manufactured articles (as leather goods, gloves, draperies)
b.
(1) : puff iron
(2) : baller 2
4.
a.
(1) : globefish 1
(2) : any of various other fishes of the order Plectognathi
b. : harbor porpoise |