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bleat
intransitive verb
- to make its characteristic cry: said of a sheep, goat, or calf
- to make a sound like this cry
- to speak foolishly, whiningly, or querulously
transitive verb
to say or express in a bleating voice
noun
- the cry of a sheep, goat, or calf
- any sound or utterance like this
Related Forms:
- bleater noun
See bleat in American Heritage Dictionary 4
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