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balloon |
a large bag made of thin material designed to inflate and be lifted off the ground when filled with hot air or a gas that is lighter than air. [1/3 definitions] |
hot-air balloon |
a bag made of thin material that is inflated with hot air, causing it to rise and float in the atmosphere. Large hot-air balloons can be attached to a basket or gondola, and used to transport people or equipment. |
stifle |
to suffer from having to breathe impure or hot air. [1/5 definitions] |
ventilate |
to let fresh air enter a space and to let hot air or smoke leave a space. |
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