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Topic: Animals

yowl

IPA: /jaʊl/

KK: /jaʊl/

intransitive verb

Definition: To make a loud, mournful sound, often like a cry or wail, usually associated with pain or distress.

Example: The cat began to yowl when it got stuck in the tree.

noun

Definition: A loud and mournful cry, often made by an animal, especially a cat.

Example: The cat let out a yowl in the night, waking everyone in the house.

transitive verb

Definition: To make a loud, wailing cry, often associated with animals, especially cats or dogs.

Example: The cat began to yowl loudly when it saw the dog approaching.

yowler

IPA: /ˈjaʊlər/

KK: /ˈjaʊlər/

noun

Definition: A person or animal that makes a loud, wailing sound, often associated with distress or complaint.

Example: The yowler in the alley kept everyone awake with its loud cries.

yowling

IPA: //ˈjaʊlɪŋ//

KK: /jɑʊlɪŋ/

noun

Definition: A loud, wailing sound, often made by cats or other animals, that expresses distress or a call for attention.

Example: The cat was yowling outside my window all night long.

verb

Definition: To make a loud, wailing sound, often like a cat's cry, usually expressing pain or distress.

Example: The cat was yowling outside all night, keeping everyone awake.

zander

IPA: //ˈzændər//

KK: /ˈzændər/

noun

Definition: A type of fish found in Europe, known for its good taste and often caught for food.

Example: The chef prepared a delicious dish using zander fillets.

zareba

IPA: /zəˈreɪbə/

KK: /zəˈrēbə/

noun

Definition: A type of enclosure made from bushes or stakes that protects a campsite or village, commonly found in northeast Africa.

Example: The travelers set up their tents inside the zareba to stay safe from wild animals.

zareeba

IPA: //zəˈriːbə//

KK: /zəˈrēbə/

noun

Definition: A type of enclosure or fence used in some African cultures, often for protecting livestock from predators.

Example: The farmer built a zareeba to keep his goats safe from wild animals at night.

zebec

IPA: //ˈzɛbɛk//

KK: /zɛbɛk/

noun

Definition: A type of small, fast sailing ship that is often used in the Mediterranean Sea, characterized by its long, narrow hull and typically having three masts.

Example: The captain navigated the zebec through the narrow straits with great skill.

zebeck

IPA: //zəˈbɛk//

KK: /zəˈbɛk/

noun

Definition: A type of small, fast sailing ship that was commonly used in the Mediterranean, often with a lateen rig.

Example: The zebeck sailed swiftly across the waves, its sails catching the wind perfectly.

zebra

IPA: //ˈziːbrə//

KK: /ˈzibrə/

noun

Definition: A type of wild animal from Africa that looks like a horse and has black and white stripes all over its body.

Example: We saw a zebra at the zoo, and its stripes were very striking.

zebrine

IPA: //ˈzɛbriːn//

KK: /zɛˈbraɪn/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that is similar to or has characteristics of a zebra, often referring to its stripes or appearance.

Example: The artist used a zebrine pattern for the new wallpaper design.

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