Associations to the word «Growling»

Wiktionary

GROWLING, adjective. Producing a growl.
GROWLING, noun. A sustained instance of growls or guttural noises.
GROWLING, verb. Present participle of growl
GROWLING, verb. Musical device where a 'growling' sound is produced on a brass instrument by literally growling with the vocal cords while playing the note.

Dictionary definition

GROWLING, noun. A gruff or angry utterance (suggestive of the growling of an animal).
GROWLING, noun. The sound of growling (as made by animals).

Wise words

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