gañir — meaning in English

English meaning

• caw noun The harsh, croaking cry made by a crow or similar bird.
• howl noun The long, mournful cry of a wolf, dog, or similar animal.
• yap noun A high-pitched bark from a small dog.
• yelp noun A short, sharp, high-pitched cry.

Senses

gañir is used for these senses in English:

• caw To make the harsh cry of a crow, rook, or raven.
• howl To utter a sound expressive of pain or distress; to cry aloud and mournfully; to lament; to wail.
• yap (intransitive) Of a small dog, to bark.
• yelp To utter an abrupt, high-pitched noise.

caw — full definition

1. noun The harsh, croaking cry made by a crow or similar bird.
2. verb To make this harsh croaking sound, as a crow does.

howl — full definition

1. noun The long, mournful cry of a wolf, dog, or similar animal.
2. noun A loud cry of pain, distress, or laughter from a person.
3. verb To make a long, loud, mournful cry, as a wolf or dog does.
4. verb To cry out loudly in pain, anger, or laughter.

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