GROWLING

Growling

Growling or growl is a low, guttural vocalization produced by predatory animals as a warning to others, as a sign of aggression, or to express anger. Low or dull rumbling noises may also be emitted by human beings when discontent with something or angry. The human sound is often termed "groaning".

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growling

Noun

  1. A sustained instance of growls or guttural noises.
    The growling from her stomach told us she was hungry.

Verb

growling

  1. musical device where a 'growling' sound is produced on a brass instrument by literally growling with the vocal cords while playing the note.

Adjective

  1. Producing a growl.
    The growling dog frightened him.


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