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swells
verb(swell)
to expand (as in size, volume, or numbers) gradually beyond a normal or original limit
swells
verb(swell)
to become distended or puffed up
swells
verb(swell)
to form a bulge or rounded elevation
swells
noun(swell)
a long often massive and crestless wave or succession of waves often continuing beyond or after its cause (such as a gale)
swells
noun(swell)
the condition of being protuberant
swells
noun(swell)
a rounded elevation
swells
noun(swell)
a broad deep undulation of the ocean caused by an often distant gale or seismic disturbance
swells
noun(swell)
a rapid spontaneous growth (as of political opinion)

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