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warbles

/ˈwɔːrbəlz/ /ˈwɔːrbl̩z/

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The sound of one who warbles; singing with trills or modulations.

Examples :

"The bird's warbles filled the morning air with a sweet and cheerful melody. "

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In naval mine warfare, the process of varying the frequency of sound produced by a narrowband noisemaker to ensure that the frequency to which the mine will respond is covered.

Examples :

"During mine-countermeasure exercises, the ship's noisemaker emits warbles to trigger any acoustic mines set to specific frequencies. "

military nautical sound weapon technical war device process frequency signal technology

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A lesion under the skin of cattle, caused by the larva of a bot fly of genus Hypoderma.

Examples :

"The farmer inspected his cattle, concerned about the hard, painful warbles he found under their hides. "

animal disease biology insect

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A small hard swelling on a horse's back, caused by the galling of the saddle.

Examples :

"The vet examined the horse's back, pointing out several painful warbles caused by the poorly fitted saddle. "

animal medicine body