Sufflate

Translation of "sufflate" into Russian

Verb

/ˈsʌf.leɪt/

sufflate

sufflates

sufflated Past Simple / Past Participle

sufflating Gerund

The magician sufflated the balloon to make it float.

Фокусник надувал шарик, чтобы он плавал.

Additional translations

Verb

/ˈsʌf.leɪt/

To blow or breathe on something.

The priest sufflated the holy water during the blessing ceremony.

To blow or breathe (air) on or over something.

The priest sufflated the holy water during the blessing ceremony.

To inflate or distend by blowing air into.

The technician sufflated the balloon to test its integrity.

(archaic) To inspire or breathe life, spirit, or influence into.

Medieval texts speak of angels sufflating the newly formed clay.