growl

Meanings

• Noun or Verb (intransitive)

  A deep, loud bark or growling sound made by an animal, especially a dog.

  - "The bear gave a mighty growl as it charged."
  - "The dog growled menacingly at the intruder."

• Noun

  A low, rumbling sound, as of thunder or an engine.

  - "The growl of thunder woke us up."
  - "The old car made a deep growl as it started."

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Pronunciation

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2. /ɡɹaʊl/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

gnar , gnarl , gurl , snarl

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with growl
howl , mow , owl , prowl

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Homophones

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1. Growl (Scottish) : A thick, heavy porridge made from oatmeal or other grains, often cooked in milk or water.
   

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Variants

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growl , growled , growling , growls

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Etymology

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Old English grulan, from gruel ‘throat, gullet’. The sound is made by forcing air through the narrowed larynx.

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Trivia

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1. The loudest growl recorded was produced by a polar bear, which measured 113 decibels.

2. The term 'growler' is also used to describe a beer with a low carbonation level and a slight yeasty taste.

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Related Concepts

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1. Bark: A loud, sharp sound made by a dog or other animal by forcing air out of its lungs and through its vocal cords.

2. Roar: A loud, deep sound made by a lion, tiger, or other large cat, typically used as a territorial display or a threat.

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Culture

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In literature, the growl of an animal is often used to indicate aggression or fear. In music, growling is a vocal technique used in heavy metal and hard rock genres to create a deep, guttural sound. In art, growls are sometimes depicted in paintings and sculptures to convey the power and ferocity of animals.

How to Memorize "growl"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a dog with its teeth bared and its body tense, making a deep, rumbling growl.
   - Visualize the sound waves of a growl, with their deep, low frequencies.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the sound of a growl with danger or aggression.
   - Think of a growling dog as a warning sign.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym G.R.O.W.L. to remember the five vowels: G utteral, A apical, O oral, W labial, L lingual.
   - Associate the sound of a growl with the sound of a low-flying plane.

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