Pronunciation: /ɡrʌnt/
noun A U.S. military infantryman, especially in the Vietnam War
A1 The soldier let out a grunt as he lifted the heavy box.
A2 The old man grunted in pain as he stood up from the chair.
B1 The mechanic grunted with effort as he tightened the bolts on the car engine.
B2 The weightlifter let out a grunt of determination as he lifted the barbell.
C1 The professor grunted in disapproval at the student's lack of preparation for the presentation.
C2 The athlete grunted with exertion as he crossed the finish line in first place.
verb To make a low, short, guttural sound
A1 The baby grunted when trying to pick up the toy.
A2 The weightlifter grunted as he lifted the heavy barbell.
B1 The old man grunted in pain as he stood up from his chair.
B2 The mechanic grunted while trying to loosen the rusted bolt.
C1 The soldier grunted with effort as he carried his injured comrade to safety.
C2 The athlete grunted in determination as he pushed himself to the finish line.
formal The soldier let out a grunt as he lifted the heavy equipment.
informal I heard a grunt coming from the weight room.
slang He let out a grunt of disapproval when he heard the news.
figurative The old man let out a grunt of satisfaction as he finished his work.
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