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SMOULDER

\smˈə͡ʊldə], \smˈə‍ʊldə], \s_m_ˈəʊ_l_d_ə]\

Definitions of SMOULDER

2006 - WordNet 3.0
2011 - English Dictionary Database
2010 - New Age Dictionary Database
1899 - The american dictionary of the english language.
1919 - The Concise Standard Dictionary of the English Language
1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language

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a smouldering fire; "the smoulder became a blaze"

2006 - WordNet 3.0
By Princeton University

a smouldering fire; "the smoulder became a blaze"

2011 - English Dictionary Database
By DataStellar Co., Ltd

To exist in a state of suppressed or smothered activity; to burn inwardly; as, a smoldering feud.
To smother; to suffocate; to choke.
Smoke; smother.

2010 - New Age Dictionary Database
By Oddity Software

To burn slowly or without vent.

1899 - The american dictionary of the english language.
By Daniel Lyons

Same as SMOLDER.

1919 - The Concise Standard Dictionary of the English Language
By James Champlin Fernald

To burn and smoke without vent; to burn or exist in a stified state.

1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
By Nuttall, P.Austin.

To burn or smoke slowly without flame; to consume away without showing the fire.

1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H.

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