The meaning of Bawl

noun

The sharp explosive cry of a dog, fox, or seal.

Usage examples:

As i tucked into this steaming bunter-sized platter out on the darkening waters, i swear i heard th…

verb

(of a dog, fox, or seal) give a bark.

Usage examples:

A dog barked at her

verb

Strip the bark from (a tree or piece of wood).

Usage examples:

They had to be barked by hand, you couldn't peel them the way you can newly cut wood

verb

(of a person or animal) emit a deep loud roar, typically in pain or anger.

Usage examples:

He bellowed in agony

noun

A deep roaring shout or sound.

Usage examples:

A bellow of rage

verb

To shout in a loud voice

Usage examples:

"i don’t believe this!" the old man bellowed.

verb

Cry noisily and uncontrollably; sob.

Usage examples:

Their mummies blub when they kiss them goodbye

noun

The layer of fat under the skin of sea mammals such as whales which keeps them warm

Usage examples:

Some of the larger whales are insulated by a two-foot layer of blubber., fig. i’m on a diet, trying…

noun

The fat of sea mammals, especially whales and seals.

Usage examples:

Fish oil supplements are derived from a variety of sources, including mackerel, herring, tuna, salm…

adjective

(of a person's lips) swollen or protruding.

Usage examples:

Yet the movement of his blubber lips, closely pressed together, showed clearly that he could not un…

verb

Cry noisily and uncontrollably; sob.

Usage examples:

He was blubbering like a child

verb

Talk in a loud, aggressive, or indignant way with little effect.

Usage examples:

You threaten and bluster, but won't carry it through

noun

Loud, aggressive, or indignant talk with little effect.

Usage examples:

Their threats contained a measure of bluster

phrasal verb

Utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy

phrasal verb

To speak loudly

Usage examples:

Speak up – call the names out so we can all hear., he called out, but she didn't hear him., the gov…

verb

Shed tears, typically as an expression of distress, pain, or sorrow.

Usage examples:

Don't cry—it'll be all right

noun

A loud inarticulate shout or scream expressing a powerful feeling or emotion.

Usage examples:

A cry of despair

phrasal verb

Utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy

phrasal verb

To shout or make a loud noise because you are frightened, hurt, etc.

Usage examples:

She cried out in pain as the bullet grazed her shoulder.

verb

Give a polite word of recognition or sign of welcome when meeting (someone).

Usage examples:

Some of the customers greeted the barman in gaelic

verb

Weep; cry.

Usage examples:

He sat down on the armchair and started to greet

verb

Express greetings upon meeting someone

verb

(of an animal, especially a dog) make a low guttural sound in the throat.

Usage examples:

The dogs yapped and growled at his heels

noun

A low guttural sound made in the throat by a hostile dog or other animal.

Usage examples:

The bulldog lumbered to her feet with a threatening growl

verb

Utter or emit low dull rumbling sounds

verb

Give a loud shout or cry.

Usage examples:

He hollers when he wants feeding

noun

A loud cry or shout.

Usage examples:

The audience responded with whoops and hollers

verb

To shout or call loudly

Usage examples:

[ t ] she hollered "stop!" just before the collision., he let out a holler when he fell.

noun

A long, doleful cry uttered by an animal such as a dog or wolf.

Usage examples:

While in captivity, they are very vocal, uttering high-pitched whines and howls, rasping growls.

verb

Make a howling sound.

Usage examples:

He howled in agony

noun

A full, deep, prolonged cry uttered by a lion or other large wild animal.

Usage examples:

She waited for the lion's roar

verb

(of a lion or other large wild animal) utter a full, deep, prolonged cry.

Usage examples:

We heard a lion roar

abbreviation

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verb

Give a long, loud, piercing cry or cries expressing extreme emotion or pain.

Usage examples:

They could hear him screaming in pain

noun

A long, loud, piercing cry expressing extreme emotion or pain.

Usage examples:

They were awakened by screams for help

verb

Utter a sudden loud cry

verb

(of a person or animal) give a loud, harsh, piercing cry.

Usage examples:

She hit her brother, causing him to screech with pain

noun

A loud, harsh, piercing cry.

Usage examples:

Mary tried to drown her screeches by shaking her

verb

(of a person) utter a loud cry, typically as an expression of a strong emotion.

Usage examples:

She shouted for joy

noun

A loud cry expressing a strong emotion or calling attention.

Usage examples:

His words were interrupted by warning shouts

verb

Utter in a loud voice; talk in a loud voice

verb

Utter a high-pitched piercing sound or words, especially as an expression of terror, pain, or excitement.

Usage examples:

The audience shrieked with laughter

noun

A high-pitched piercing cry or sound; a scream.

Usage examples:

Shrieks of laughter

noun

A loud, high cry

Usage examples:

The shriek of sea gulls, she heard a high-pitched shriek., [ i ] we shrieked with laughter.

verb

(of an animal such as a dog) make an aggressive growl with bared teeth.

Usage examples:

The dog snarled at the boy

noun

An act or sound of snarling.

Usage examples:

A snarl of rage

noun

A knot or tangle.

Usage examples:

Snarls of wild raspberry plants

verb

Cry and sniff in a feeble or fretful way.

Usage examples:

Kate started to snivel, looking sad and stunned

noun

An act or sound of snivelling.

Usage examples:

Lucy's torrent of howls weakened to a snivel

verb

To cry slightly in a way that is weak and does not make other people feel sympathy for you

Usage examples:

He's sitting in his bedroom snivelling because he was told off for not doing his homework.

verb

Cry noisily, making loud, convulsive gasps.

Usage examples:

He broke down and sobbed like a child

noun

An act or sound of sobbing.

Usage examples:

With a sob of despair she threw herself on to the bed

noun

Short for son of a bitch.

noun

A sudden violent gust of wind or localized storm, especially one bringing rain, snow, or sleet.

Usage examples:

Low clouds and squalls of driving rain

verb

(of a baby or small child) cry noisily and continuously.

Usage examples:

Sarah was squalling in her crib

noun

A sudden, strong wind or brief storm, esp. over water

Usage examples:

Occasional rain squalls blow furiously across the sea.

noun

A loud rumbling or crashing noise heard after a lightning flash due to the expansion of rapidly heated air.

Usage examples:

There was a crash of thunder

verb

Thunder sounds.

Usage examples:

It began to thunder

noun

The sudden, loud noise that comes after a flash of lightning

Usage examples:

A clap of thunder, the sky grew dark and it started to thunder., the horses thundered past (= moved…

noun

A brass musical instrument with a flared bell and a bright, penetrating tone. the modern instrument has the tubing looped to form a straight-sided coil, with three valves.

Usage examples:

Nor is it all normal trumpets: this cd boasts piccolo trumpets, bass trumpets, cornets and flugelho…

verb

Play a trumpet.

Usage examples:

A jazz band trumpeted on the stage behind, and the kids danced until dark

noun

A brass musical instrument that plays high notes, with keys that are pressed to vary the notes and played by blowing into it, or this type of instrument generally; a horn

Usage examples:

We heard the elephants trumpeting in the distance., he’s been trumpeting political reform for years…

verb

Howl or wail as an expression of strong emotion, typically grief.

Usage examples:

Women were ululating as the body was laid out

verb

To make a long, high cry with the mouth and tongue that changes between two or three notes, often to show emotion at a ceremony such as a wedding or funeral

Usage examples:

By night, bamako is a riot of noise as singers ululate at wedding parties.

verb

Shout, complain, or argue loudly or vehemently.

Usage examples:

He then began to vociferate loudly

noun

A prolonged high-pitched cry of pain, grief, or anger.

Usage examples:

Christopher let out a wail

verb

Utter a wail.

Usage examples:

Tina ran off wailing

verb

To make a long, high cry, usually because of pain or sadness, or to make a sound like this

Usage examples:

[ i ] the four babies were wailing in unison., [ i ] air-raid sirens wailed., [ + that clause ] fig…

verb

Shed tears.

Usage examples:

A grieving mother wept over the body of her daughter

noun

A fit or period of weeping.

Usage examples:

Sit down and have a weep

verb

To cry tears

Usage examples:

[ i ] i could hear someone weeping.

verb

Make a series of low, feeble sounds expressive of fear, pain, or unhappiness.

Usage examples:

A child in a bed nearby began to whimper

noun

A whimpering sound.

Usage examples:

She gave a little whimper of protest

verb

To cry, making small, weak sounds

Usage examples:

She whimpered pathetically., there wasn’t a whimper of complaint from anyone.

noun

A long, high-pitched complaining cry.

Usage examples:

The dog gave a small whine

verb

Give or make a long, high-pitched complaining cry or sound.

Usage examples:

The dog whined and scratched at the back door

verb

To make a high, complaining sound, or to complain continually

Usage examples:

If you don’t stop whining, we won’t go at all!, fig. the whine of tracey’s hair dryer wakes me ever…

noun

A loud cry of joy or excitement.

Usage examples:

A moment's silence was followed by whoops of delight

verb

Give or make a whoop.

Usage examples:

All at once they were whooping with laughter

verb

Beat or assault (someone).

Usage examples:

I'm still looking forward to whooping your ass, buddy

verb

Talk foolishly or incessantly.

Usage examples:

He was yammering on as if he had an enthralled audience at his feet

noun

Foolish or incessant talk.

Usage examples:

The look on his face stopped bob's nervous yammer

verb

To talk continuously for a long time in a way that is annoying to other people

Usage examples:

She never stops yammering about that dog of hers., he just kept yammering on, though no one was lis…

noun

A loud, sharp cry of pain, surprise, or delight.

Usage examples:

Her foot slipped and she gave a yell of fear

verb

Shout in a loud, sharp way.

Usage examples:

You heard me losing my temper and yelling at her

verb

A loud utterance; often in protest or opposition