Looking for the meaning of the word GROWL in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of GROWL with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Growl
Speech Type: Verb
Etymology:
mid 17th century: probably imitative
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ɡraʊl
Dialects: British English
Definition:
(of an animal, especially a dog) make a low guttural sound in the throat
Short Definition:make low sound of hostility
Examples:- the dogs yapped and growled at his heels
Word: Growl
Speech Type: Noun
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ɡraʊl
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a low guttural sound made in the throat by a hostile dog or other animal
Short Definition:sound made by animal or machine
Examples:- the bulldog lumbered to her feet with a threatening growl
- the growl of diesel engines
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