nounπShareA faint, harsh sound made in the throat."The patient's breathing was shallow, punctuated by worrying croaks. "soundanimalorganismChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe cry of a frog or toad. (see also ribbit)"The still night air was filled with the croaks of frogs near the pond. "animalsoundnatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe harsh cry of various birds, such as the raven or corncrake, or other creatures."The sound of the frog pond was filled with the deep croaks of hundreds of frogs calling for a mate. "soundanimalnaturebirdChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo make a croak."The frog in the pond croaks loudly at night. "soundanimalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo utter in a low, hoarse voice.""I have a sore throat," he croaks. "soundlanguageanimalcommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(of a frog, toad, raven, or various other birds or animals) To make its cry."The frog in the pond croaks loudly at night. "animalsoundbirdnatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo die."After working tirelessly in the fields for decades, the old farmer finally croaked. "bodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo kill someone or something."The mafia boss warned, "If he talks to the police, we'll croak him." "actioninhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo complain; especially, to grumble; to forebode evil; to utter complaints or forebodings habitually."My grandmother croaked about the rising cost of groceries, complaining about how little money they had left. "attitudecommunicationcharacterlanguageChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
