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  1. 1. n. A sudden expulsion of air from the mouth; a quick puff or slight gust, as of air or smoke. Source: opted
  2. 2. n. A glimpse; a hasty view. Source: opted
  3. 3. n. The marysole, or sail fluke. Source: opted
  4. 4. v. t. To throw out in whiffs; to consume in whiffs; to puff. Source: opted
  5. 5. v. t. To carry or convey by a whiff, or as by a whiff; to puff or blow away. Source: opted
  6. 6. v. i. To emit whiffs, as of smoke; to puff. Source: opted
  7. 7. n. a short light gust of air Source: wordnet
  8. 8. n. a lefteye flounder found in coastal waters from New England to Brazil Source: wordnet
  9. 9. n. a strikeout resulting from the batter swinging at and missing the ball for the third strike Source: wordnet
  10. 10. v. perceive by inhaling through the nose Source: wordnet
  11. 11. v. drive or carry as if by a puff of air Source: wordnet
  12. 12. v. strike out by swinging and missing the pitch charged as the third Source: wordnet

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