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brayed

/bɹeɪd/

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verb

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

Examples :

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

animal sound nature

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verb

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

Examples :

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

sound animal communication

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verb

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

Examples :

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

sound animal communication language

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verb

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

Examples :

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

utensil food process

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verb

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

Examples :

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