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“Puffers”, one cries (7)

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I believe the answer is:

bellows

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This could be a double definition.

'puffers' is the first definition.
Although both the answer and definition are plural nouns, I cannot understand how they can define each other.

'one cries' is the second definition.
(bellow is a kind of cry)

Can you help me to learn more?

(Other definitions for bellows that I've seen before include "Instrument for creating a stream of air" , "Fan of fire" , "Air blower for fire" , "Roars at part of the organ" , "Wind pump; shouts" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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