Visual meaning of 'brayed'? - learn with images, example in daily life

Visual illustration of brayed: Of an animal (now chiefly of animals related to the ass or donkey, and the camel): to make its cry.

verb

Of an animal (now chiefly of animals related to the ass or donkey, and the camel): to make its cry.

"Whenever I walked by, that donkey brayed at me."

animal sound nature

Visual illustration of brayed: (by extension) To make a harsh, discordant sound like a donkey's bray.

verb

(by extension) To make a harsh, discordant sound like a donkey's bray.

"He threw back his head and brayed with laughter."

sound animal communication

Visual illustration of brayed: To make or utter (a shout, sound, etc.) discordantly, loudly, or in a harsh and grating manner.

verb

To make or utter (a shout, sound, etc.) discordantly, loudly, or in a harsh and grating manner.

"The donkey brayed loudly, waking up the entire farm. "

sound animal communication language

Visual illustration of brayed: To crush or pound, especially using a pestle and mortar.

verb

To crush or pound, especially using a pestle and mortar.

"The chef brayed the spices into a fine powder before adding them to the stew. "

utensil food process

Visual illustration of brayed: (by extension) To hit (someone or something).

verb

(by extension) To hit (someone or something).

"The bully brayed the smaller boy in the stomach, knocking the wind out of him. "