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bullroarer

/ˈbʊlˌrɔːrər/ /ˈbʊlˌroʊrər/

Meanings
noun
An ancient ritual musical instrument and means of communicating over extended distances, consisting of a slat of wood tied to the end of a thong or string, with which the slat is whirled so as to cause an intermittent roaring noise.

Examples :

"During the Indigenous Australian ceremony, the rhythmic roaring of the bullroarer echoed through the valley. "
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Related Words

Illustration extended

extended verb

/ɛkˈstɛndɪd/

To increase in extent.

"The library extended its hours until 9 PM to accommodate students studying for exams. "

Illustration instrument

instrument noun

/ˈɪnstɹəmənt/

A device used to produce music.

"The violinist was a master of her instrument."

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communicating verb

/kəˈmjuːnɪkeɪtɪŋ/ /kəˈmjunɪkeɪɾɪŋ/

To impart

"The teacher is communicating the assignment details to the students. "

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distances noun

/ˈdɪstənsɪz/ /ˈdɪstənsɪz/

The amount of space between two points, usually geographical points, usually (but not necessarily) measured along a straight line.

"From Moscow, the distance is relatively short to Saint Petersburg, relatively long to Novosibirsk, but even greater to Vladivostok."

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consisting verb

/kənˈsɪstɪŋ/

To be.

"The project consists of three main parts. "

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whirled verb

/wɜːld/ /wɝld/

To rotate, revolve, spin or turn rapidly.

"The dancer whirled across the stage, stopped, and whirled around to face the audience."

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ancient noun

/ˈeɪn.ʃənt/

A person who is very old.

"The ancient librarian was known for her vast knowledge of history. "

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intermittent noun

/ˌɪntəˈmɪtn̩t/ /ˌɪntɚˈmɪtn̩t/

An intermittent fever or disease.

"The intermittent fever kept Sarah home from school for several days. "

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rhythmic adjective

/ˈɹɪð.mək/

Of or relating to rhythm.

"The rhythmic drumming made it easy to dance to the music. "

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ceremony noun

/ˈsɛɹɪməni/ /ˈsɛɹəmoʊni/

A ritual, with religious or cultural significance.

"The graduation ceremony was a significant event for all the students. "

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indigenous adjective

/ɪnˈdɪdʒɪnəs/ /ɪnˈdɪdʒənəs/

Born or originating in, native to a land or region, especially before an intrusion.

"The Australian Aboriginal people are the indigenous inhabitants of the continent. "

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musical noun

/ˈmju.zɪ.kəl/

A stage performance, show or film that involves singing, dancing and musical numbers performed by the cast as well as acting.

"The school's annual musical was a huge success, with the students performing catchy songs and energetic dances. "