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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