Belling: meaning, definitions and examples

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belling

 

[ หˆbษ›lษชล‹ ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

animal sound

Belling refers to the loud and deep sound made by certain animals, especially deer or bulls during mating season. It is often a way for males to assert dominance or attract females. This vocalization plays a significant role in animal communication within species.

Synonyms

bellowing, howling, roaring

Examples of usage

  • The stag was belling in the early morning mist.
  • During the rut, the bulls start belling loudly.
  • You could hear the belling of the deer echoing through the valley.
Context #2 | Noun

animal call

A belling is the sound produced by a deer or similar animal. It is characterized by a resonant and sometimes haunting tone that can travel long distances. This sound is crucial for communication among animals in their natural habitats.

Synonyms

call, cry, sound

Examples of usage

  • The belling of the deer can signal the start of mating season.
  • I was captivated by the belling echoing through the woods.
  • The forest was alive with the belling of deer.

Translations

Translations of the word "belling" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น sineta

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค˜เค‚เคŸเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Glocke

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ lonceng

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดะทะฒั–ะฝะพะบ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ dzwon

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ™ใƒซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท cloche

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ campana

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท รงan

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฒจ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฌุฑุณ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zvonek

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zvonec

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้“ƒ้“›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ zvonec

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ bjalla

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะพาฃั‹ั€ะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ–แƒแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zษ™ng

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ campana

Etymology

The word 'belling' derives from the Old English term 'bellian', meaning to cry out or bellow, which is related to the sound produced by large animals. This term has evolved over centuries as a way to describe the specific vocalizations of deer and other similar animals. In various cultures, the sound has been significant in hunting and wildlife observation, highlighting the connection between humans and nature. As animal behavior and ecology have been studied more closely, terms like 'belling' have found their place in biological studies, helping to communicate the intricate behaviors of wildlife.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #39,862, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.