Roar

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.

Equivalents

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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