Background for mouthed

mouthed

/maʊθt/ /maʊðd/

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verb

To speak; to utter.

Examples :

"He mouthed his opinions on the subject at the meeting."

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verb

To make the actions of speech, without producing sound.

Examples :

"The prompter mouthed the words to the actor, who had forgotten them."

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verb

To utter with a voice that is overly loud or swelling.

Examples :

"The politician mouthed his promises of lower taxes to the cheering crowd, his voice booming through the loudspeakers. "

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verb

To pick up or handle with the lips or mouth, but not chew or swallow.

Examples :

"The child mouthed the colorful crayon, admiring its shade of orange, but didn't put it in his mouth. "

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verb

To take into the mouth; to seize or grind with the mouth or teeth; to chew; to devour.

Examples :

"The dog eagerly mouthed the bone, carrying it to his favorite spot in the yard. "

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verb

To form or cleanse with the mouth; to lick, as a bear licks her cub.

Examples :

"The mother cat gently mouthed her kitten, cleaning its fur and soothing it to sleep. "

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verb

To make mouths at.

Examples :

"The children mouthed at each other across the classroom when the teacher wasn't looking. "

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adjective

(in combination) Having a specified type of mouth.

Examples :

"round-mouthed"

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