Background for braying

braying

/ˈbreɪɪŋ/

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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 biology

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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 was braying loudly in the field, disturbing the peaceful afternoon. "

sound animal language communication

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verb

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

Examples :

"The pharmacist was carefully braying the herbs in a mortar to create a fine powder for the medicine. "

utensil food process action

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verb

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

Examples :

"The angry customer brayed the waiter for his slow service. "

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noun

An act or sound of braying.

Examples :

"The donkey's braying echoed through the quiet farm, announcing its hunger. "

sound animal action