puffback
puffback · puffbacks
Any bird of the genus DryoscopusAny bird of the genus Dryoscopus.
Meaning
2 sensesAny bird of the genus Dryoscopus.
The (unintended) emission of soot or smoke from a furnace or boiler into a structure, typically caused by a burner failing to ignite properly, allowing a buildup of fumes which explode and expel soot or smoke into the structure.
Origin
From puff + back.From puff + back.
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Forms
plural: puffbacksWord family
1 related wordsDerivedpuffback flycatcher