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brawl

/bɹɔːl/ /bɹɔl/

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noun

A disorderly argument or fight, usually with a large number of people involved.

Examples :

"A loud brawl broke out in the parking lot after the football game. "

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verb

To engage in a brawl; to fight or quarrel.

Examples :

"The students started to brawl in the school cafeteria after an argument. "

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verb

To create a disturbance; to complain loudly.

Examples :

"The students brawled in the hallway about the unfair test. "

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verb

Especially of a rapid stream running over stones: to make a loud, confused noise.

Examples :

"The rushing river brawled noisily over the jagged rocks. "

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verb

To pour abuse on; to scold.

Examples :

"The teacher brawled the student for talking during class. "

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verb

To move to and fro, to quiver, to shake.

Examples :

"The frightened child's hands brawled with fear as she waited for the doctor. "

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noun

A dance of French origin dating from the 16th century, performed by couples in a circle or a line; the music for this dance.

Examples :

"The history class watched a video of a lively brawl, a popular dance from the Renaissance period. "

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A type of dance move or step.

Examples :

"The instructor taught us a lively new brawl during our square dancing class. "