to waft

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whiff
A light breeze
Something (a scent or odor), such as a perfume, that is carried through the air

Patrol Magazine says of this Oxford, Miss., band: Guitars are responsible for every noise in Colour Revolt's mix—not a single note of piano, waft of synthesizer, or evidence of electronic tampering are to be found. .

to cause to float easily or gently through the air

Through the open window of the church the fragrant incense was wafted and with it the fragrant names of her who was conceived without stain of original sin.

A flag, (also called a waif or wheft), used to indicate wind direction or, with a knot tied in the center, as a signal
{v} to carry over, float, beckon
{n} a floating body
(1) To cause to go gently and smoothly through the air or over water (2) To convey or send floating through the air or over water
To give notice to by waving something; to wave the hand to; to beckon
a flag, (also called a waif), used to indicate wind direction
to float easily and gently on the air
A signal made by waving something, as a flag, in the air
If sounds or smells waft through the air, or if something such as a light wind wafts them, they move gently through the air. The scent of climbing roses wafts through the window A slight breeze rose, wafting the heavy scent of flowers past her. Waft is also a noun. A waft of perfume drifted into Ingrid's nostrils
{i} sound or odor carried through the air; current or gust (of air, wind, etc.); slight breeze
blow gently; "A breeze wafted through the door
to wave, beckon To turn
To cause to move or go in a wavy manner, or by the impulse of waves, as of water or air; to bear along on a buoyant medium; as, a balloon was wafted over the channel
A wave or current of wind
To cause to float; to keep from sinking; to buoy
A knot, or stop, in the middle of a flag
{f} carry in the air; be carried by the wind, hover in the air
to wave, beckon
a long flag; often tapering
v intrans convey smoothly through air or water
blow gently; "A breeze wafted through the door"
be driven or carried along, as by the air; "Sounds wafted into the room"
To be moved, or to pass, on a buoyant medium; to float
An unpleasant flavor
(1) To cause to go gently and smoothly through the air or over water (2) To convey or send floating through the air or over water ADVANCE \x 540
be driven or carried along, as by the air; "Sounds wafted into the room" blow gently; "A breeze wafted through the door
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