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| cuckoo clock |
a clock that conceals a mechanical bird that pops out of a little door to announce the hour with sounds resembling the cry of a cuckoo. |
| dernier cri |
last cry (French); the last word; latest fashion. |
| hail1 |
a cry or shout to greet or attract the attention of someone. [1/7 definitions] |
| hallelujah |
a cry of praise, joy, or gratitude. [1/2 definitions] |
| hallo |
a cry or call of this word. [2/6 definitions] |
| holler |
(informal) to cry out, yell, or shout. [3/5 definitions] |
| hoot |
to utter a loud, harsh shout or cry, esp. of disapproval or scorn. [3/7 definitions] |
| hosanna |
a cry or shout of "hosanna". [2/4 definitions] |
| howl |
to cry out loudly, as from sorrow, distress, anger, or the like. [3/8 definitions] |
| loon1 |
any of several large black and white diving birds that have a laughlike cry. |
| mew1 |
a small cry made by a cat. [2 definitions] |
| mewl |
to cry or whine in a weak manner; whimper. |
| outcry |
a loud cry, shout, or uproar. [1/2 definitions] |
| peep2 |
to emit a weak, shrill, short cry. [1/4 definitions] |
| prairie dog |
any of several small burrowing rodents that have a barklike cry and live in large colonies in the North American prairies. |
| pule |
to cry with a weak or whiny voice; whimper. |
| roar |
to utter a prolonged cry or shout that is both deep and loud. [3/8 definitions] |
| scream |
to make a shrill, piercing cry or sound. [2/6 definitions] |
| screech |
to make a harsh, shrill, grating cry or sound. [2/3 definitions] |
| screech owl |
any of various small American owls that have hornlike ear tufts and a harsh screeching cry. |
| shout |
a loud cry, call, or vocal outburst. [1/3 definitions] |
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