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GROWLING
growling
(noun) a gruff or angry utterance (suggestive of the growling of an animal)
growl, growling
(noun) the sound of growling (as made by animals)
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Adjective
growling (not comparable)
Producing a growl.
Noun
growling (plural growlings)
A sustained instance of growls or guttural noises.
(jazz) The technique of producing a low-pitched growling or rumbling sound on a wind instrument.
Verb
growling
present participle of growl
Source: Wiktionary
GROWL
Growl, v. i. [imp. & p. p. Growled; p. pr. & vb. e. Growling.] Etym: [D. grollen to grunt, murmur, be angry; akin to G. grollen to be angry.]
Definition: To utter a deep guttural sound, sa an angry dog; to give forth an angry, grumbling sound. Gay.
Growl, v. t.
Definition: To express by growling. Thomson.
Growl, n.
Definition: The deep, threatening sound made by a surly dog; a grumbling sound.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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