bellow
bel·low
verb \ˈbe-(ˌ)lō\Definition of BELLOW
intransitive verb
1
: to make the loud deep hollow sound characteristic of a bull
2
: to shout in a deep voice
transitive verb
: bawl <bellows the orders>
— bellow noun
Examples of BELLOW
- He bellowed at her to come over at once.
- He was bellowing into the phone, giving orders to one of his employees.
- The sergeant was bellowing orders.
Origin of BELLOW
Middle English belwen, from Old English bylgian; akin to Old English & Old High German bellan to roar
First Known Use: before 12th century
Bel·low
biographical name \ˈbe-(ˌ)lō\Definition of BELLOW
Saul 1915–2005 Am. (Canad.-born) writer
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