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growling

Growling (noun) means a sustained series of low, rumbling sounds. Example: “The growling from the kennels grew louder as we approached.”

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A sustained series of low, rumbling sounds.
"The growling from the kennels grew louder as we approached."

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In plain EnglishThe ongoing act or sound of growling.

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growlings plural

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What does “growling” mean?

The word “growling” means a sustained series of low, rumbling sounds. In plain terms, the ongoing act or sound of growling.

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Here is “growling” used in a sentence: “The growling from the kennels grew louder as we approached.”

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“Growling” is a noun.

What is the meaning of growling?

"growling" (noun) means a sustained series of low, rumbling sounds.

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