Animal Sounds

noun the tough protective covering of the trunk, branches, and twigs of a tree or woody shrub

verb to speak loudly and aggressively

• The dog's bark echoed through the quiet neighborhood.
• My neighbor's dog won't stop barking at night.
• That new movie is going to bark up the wrong tree with audiences.
• His bark is worse than his bite, so don't be intimidated by his aggressive demeanor.

noun a short, high-pitched sound made by a bird or a small animal

verb to make a short, high-pitched sound like a bird or small animal

• The price of the product was quite cheep compared to its competitors.
• I found a cheep deal on this jacket at the thrift store.
• I can't believe how cheep those shoes were at the clearance sale!
• His cheep tactics in business always seem to backfire in the long run.

noun a short, low sound made by a chicken or similar bird

verb to make a short, low sound like a chicken

• The sound of a chicken's cluck echoed through the farmyard.
• I heard the hen cluck loudly as she laid an egg.
• Stop clucking about it, it's not a big deal.
• The old man's voice had a distinctive cluck to it, like he had smoked cigars for years.

noun the harsh, guttural sound made by a frog or a crow

verb to make a deep, hoarse sound like that of a frog or a crow

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• The frog let out a loud croak as it hopped into the pond.
• I heard the frog croak while I was walking by the river.
• Did you hear that frog croak? It was so loud!
• The old man's voice seemed to croak with age as he spoke.

adjective harsh or stern in manner or appearance

• The professor had a gruff demeanor, but he was actually quite approachable once you got to know him.
• The gruff security guard wouldn't let anyone into the building without proper identification.
• The gruff bartender told us to keep it down or we'd be kicked out of the bar.
• Despite his gruff exterior, deep down he was a kind and caring person.

adjective describing the quality of a sound that is very high in frequency or tone

• The opera singer had a high pitched voice that could reach incredible octaves.
• My dog's bark is so high pitched, it hurts my ears sometimes.
• That movie was so scary, it made me scream in a high pitched tone.
• The tension in the room was so high pitched, you could cut it with a knife.

noun a sound resembling a prolonged s

verb to make a sharp sibilant sound

• The snake let out a loud hiss as a warning to stay away.
• I could hear the cat hiss when I got too close to its food.
• The angry customer began to hiss insults at the cashier.
• The sound of the wind through the trees was like a gentle hiss in the night.

noun a low, muffled sound like that of an owl

verb to make a hoot sound

interjection used to express amusement or scorn

• The owl let out a loud hoot as it perched on the tree branch.
• I heard a hoot coming from the woods last night, probably just an owl.
• That party was a real hoot, we had so much fun!
• The comedian's jokes were a hoot, the audience couldn't stop laughing.

noun the sound a cat makes

interjection used to mimic the sound of a cat

• The sound of a cat's meow can vary depending on its breed.
• My cat always greets me with a loud meow when I come home.
• I can't believe how cute that kitten's little meow is!
• The meow of the engine signaled the start of the race.

noun the characteristic sound made by a cow or bull

verb to make the characteristic sound of a cow or bull

• The cow let out a loud moo as the farmer approached with a bucket of feed.
• I love going to the farm and hearing the cows mooing in the fields.
• That cow's moo is so loud, it's like she's yelling for attention.
• The crowd at the concert let out a collective moo of excitement when the band took the stage.

noun the sound a horse makes

verb to make the sound a horse makes

• The sound of a horse's neigh could be heard from a distance.
• I love hearing the neigh of horses when I visit the farm.
• The neigh of that horse was so loud, it scared me!
• The neigh of dissent could be heard in the meeting room as employees voiced their concerns.

noun a full, deep, prolonged cry uttered by a lion or other large wild animal

verb to make a full, deep, prolonged cry uttered by a lion or other large wild animal

• The lion let out a deafening roar as it asserted its dominance.
• We could hear the roar of the crowd from miles away.
• That concert was so lit, the crowd's roar was insane!
• The roar of the ocean waves filled her with a sense of peace and tranquility.

noun the action or sound of something roaring

adjective describing a loud, deep, and powerful sound

• The roaring sound of the waterfall could be heard from miles away.
• The crowd was roaring with excitement as the team scored a goal.
• The party was so lit, the music was roaring all night long.
• His anger was like a roaring lion, fierce and uncontrollable.

noun a harsh, high-pitched sound

verb to make a harsh, high-pitched sound

• The screech of the brakes could be heard from a distance.
• I hate it when motorcycles screech by my house late at night.
• The screech of the chalk on the blackboard was unbearable.
• Her screech of laughter filled the room with joy.

noun a long, high-pitched cry or noise

verb to make a long, high-pitched cry or noise

• The high-pitched squeal of the brakes could be heard from a distance.
• I couldn't help but squeal with excitement when I saw the puppy.
• She let out a squeal when she won the game.
• The singer's voice had a squeal to it that was both haunting and beautiful.

noun a low, feeble sound expressive of fear, pain, or unhappiness

verb to make a low, feeble sound expressive of fear, pain, or unhappiness

• The injured dog let out a soft whimper as the veterinarian examined its leg.
• My little sister started to whimper when she couldn't find her favorite toy.
• I could hear him whimper like a baby when he saw the spider.
• The old car whimpered as it struggled to make it up the steep hill.

noun a sharp, high-pitched bark or cry

verb to bark sharply or shrilly

• The small dog's constant yap could be heard throughout the neighborhood.
• I can't stand my neighbor's dog's constant yap all day long.
• That dog's yap is so annoying, I wish it would just be quiet.
• The politician's constant yap about the issue was starting to wear thin on the public's patience.