noun
growling
Growling (noun) means a sustained series of low, rumbling sounds. Example: “The growling from the kennels grew louder as we approached.”
noun
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A sustained series of low, rumbling sounds.
"The growling from the kennels grew louder as we approached."
How to use growling
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe ongoing act or sound of growling.
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- Plural
- growlings
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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.
How do you use “growling” in a sentence?
Here is “growling” used in a sentence: “The growling from the kennels grew louder as we approached.”
What part of speech is “growling”?
“Growling” is a noun.
What is the meaning of growling?
"growling" (noun) means a sustained series of low, rumbling sounds.
