Meaning of Roar | Babel Free

Definitions

1. A long, loud, deep shout, as of rage or laughter, made with the mouth wide open.
2. The cry of the lion.
3. The deep cry of the bull.
4. A loud resounding noise.
5. A show of strength or character.

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Examples

“The Winkies were not a brave people, but they had to do as they were told. So they marched away until they came near to Dorothy. Then the Lion gave a great roar and sprang towards them, and the poor Winkies were so frightened that they ran back as fast as they could.”

“Tarzan could imagine how old Numa’s eyes were shining—how he was already sucking in his breath for the awful roar which would freeze his prey for the brief instant between the moment of the spring and the sinking of terrible fangs into splintering bones.”

“the roar of a motorbike”

“I stand amid the roar / Of a surf-tormented shore, / And I hold within my hand / Grains of the golden sand—”

“Those lovely valleys and mountains were filled throughout the day and night with the roar of heavy shooting.”

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