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howl - To cry out loudly in pain, anger, amusement, etc.

The dog howled loudly at the moon.

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rumble - To make a low, continuous, heavy rolling sound.

When the country declared war, you could hear the rumble of tanks going to the front lines.

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patter - A repeated light tapping

Being a new mother, Terri's heart filled with joy when she heard the patter of her baby's feet on the floor.

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remark - Something that you say, giving your opinion about something or stating a fact.

He realized he had make a mistake when he made a remark that she looked as if she had gained weight since the last time they had met.

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squeal - Make a long, high-pitched cry or noise

Pigs are known for squealing in the same way that dogs are known for barking.

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thump - A heavy dull blow with a person's fist or a blunt implement

The loud thump from when a gorilla beats his chest is a sign of danger to anyone near him.

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yap - To give off a sharp, shrill bark; or to talk and chatter in a repetitive way.

Jack Russell terriers make up for their small size by yapping loudly when danger approaches.

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thud - A dull, heavy sound, such as that made by an object falling to the ground

Jake tripped on the stairs and hit the ground with a resounding thud.

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longwinded - Someone who takes way too long to tell a story or give a speech

Most of the audience tell asleep when the speaker gave a longwinded two hour speech.

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hush - A silence

A hush came over the election-night crowd as the disappointing results came in.

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bellow - For a person or animal to emit a deep loud shout or roar, usually in pain or anger.

When Joan entered the office an hour late the third time this week, her manager Mr. Fass bellowed that if she wanted to keep her job, she should consider coming on time from now on.

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clatter - Make or cause to make a continuous rattling sound

The chains clattered against each other in the strong wind.