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Making or constituting a disturbingly harsh and loud noise
“The braying wind rattled the windowpanes, causing an unsettling atmosphere in the old house.”
A mooing sound
Present participle for to neigh or whinny, as of a horse, donkey, mule, or similar animal
“It bumped heads with Nugget, making the horse bray in fear.”
Present participle for to yell or cry with a loud harsh sound
“Just as the bad men were about to attack Ole Moze, my great-grandfather began to bray loudly to alert Moze so he would wake up and defend himself.”
Present participle for to crush into fine particles
“They bray the kernels in a mortar, and then, putting the pulp into scalding water, skim off the oil which rises.”
Present participle for to make or cause to make a loud, harsh sound
Present participle for to (excessively) boast about one's accomplishments, qualities, or possessions
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