Bluff (Noun)
Meaning 1
Pretense that your position is stronger than it really is; "his bluff succeeded in getting him accepted".
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Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
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Meaning 2
The act of bluffing in poker; deception by a false show of confidence in the strength of your cards.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
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Meaning 3
A high steep bank (usually formed by river erosion).
Classification
Nouns denoting natural objects (not man-made).
Examples
- The hikers climbed to the top of the bluff for a panoramic view of the valley below.
- A well-worn trail wound its way down the side of the bluff, providing access to the river.
- The bluff rose sharply from the water's edge, its rocky face a testament to the river's relentless erosion.
- From the top of the bluff, the town looked like a tiny model village, its buildings and streets neatly laid out.
- The bluff was lined with a mix of deciduous and evergreen trees, their branches tangled together in a verdant tapestry.