Bellow: meaning, definitions and examples

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bellow

[ ˈbɛloʊ ]

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sound

A deep roaring shout or sound.

Synonyms

roar, shout, yell

Examples of usage

The bellow of a bull echoed through the valley.
The bellow of the wind could be heard from miles away.

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animal

To emit a deep loud roar, typically in pain or anger.

Synonyms

cry out, roar, shout

Examples of usage

The wounded animal bellowed in agony.
The angry bull bellowed at the intruder.

Translations

Translations of the word "bellow" in other languages:

🇵🇹 rugido

🇮🇳 चिल्लाना

🇩🇪 Brüllen

🇮🇩 mengaum

🇺🇦 рев

🇵🇱 ryk

🇯🇵 吠える

🇫🇷 beugler

🇪🇸 bramar

🇹🇷 kükreme

🇰🇷 울부짖다

🇸🇦 زئير

🇨🇿 řev

🇸🇰 rev

🇨🇳 咆哮

🇸🇮 rjovenje

🇮🇸 öskur

🇰🇿 ақырау

🇬🇪 ღრიალი

🇦🇿 nərə

🇲🇽 bramar

Word origin

The word 'bellow' originated from Old English 'bellan', meaning 'to roar, sound' which is related to Dutch 'bellen' and German 'bellen', all of which are imitative of the sound produced.

See also: bell, bellfry, bellhop, bellicose, bells.