growl
/ˈɡɹaʊ̯l/ noun C1- A deep, rumbling, threatening sound made in the throat by an animal.
- A similar sound made by a human.
- The rumbling sound made by a human's hungry stomach.
- An aggressive grumbling.
- A low-pitched rumbling sound produced with a wind instrument.
- Death growl
Plural growls
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The Witch gave Dorothy a friendly little nod, whirled around on her left heel three times, and straightway disappeared, much to the surprise of little Toto, who barked after her loudly enough when she had gone, because he had been afraid even to growl while she stood by.
But now and then there came a deep growl from some wild animal hidden among the trees.
They had just started to cross this queer bridge when a sharp growl made them all look up, and to their horror they saw running toward them two great beasts with bodies like bears and heads like tigers.
The Tin Woodman was about to reply when he heard a low growl, and turning his head (which worked beautifully on hinges) he saw a strange beast come bounding over the grass toward them.
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