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growling

adjective B2
  1. Producing a growl. · The growling dog frightened him.
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A DOG lay in a manger, and by his growling and snapping prevented the oxen from eating the hay which had been placed for them.
Three Hundred Aesop's Fables, p. 11 · B2
Before they had gone far they heard a low rumble, as of the growling of many wild animals.
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, p. 134 · B2
But the Lion explained that the animals were holding a meeting, and he judged by their snarling and growling that they were in great trouble.
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, p. 134 · B2
So he backed out of the cave mouth growling, and when he was clear he shouted:
The Jungle Book, p. 6 · B2

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