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- pronunciation:
- blit
- parts of speech:
- noun, intransitive verb, transitive verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb)
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
the characteristic vocal sound of a goat, sheep, or calf.
The young lamb lifted up its head and gave out a short bleat. |
| definition 2: |
any sound resembling such a cry.
Her answer was a pathetic bleat. |
| related words: |
cry, low |
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| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| inflections: |
bleats, bleating, bleated |
| definition: |
to make a bleating sound.
We could hear the sheep bleating as they came nearer. |
| related words: |
cry, low |
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| definition: |
to produce an utterance in the manner of a bleat; whine.
The child bleated his complaints loudly. |
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