growling

English

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Adjective

growling (not comparable)

1. Producing a growl.

   The growling dog frightened him.

Noun

growling (plural growlings)

1. A sustained instance of growls or guttural noises.

   The growling from her stomach told us she was hungry.

2. (jazz) The technique of producing a low-pitched growling or rumbling sound on a wind instrument.

Verb

growling

1. present participle and gerund of growl