Definition of Bray

1. Noun. The cry of an ass.

Generic synonyms: Cry

2. Verb. Braying characteristic of donkeys.
Exact synonyms: Hee-haw
Generic synonyms: Emit, Let Loose, Let Out, Utter
Derivative terms: Hee-haw

3. Verb. Reduce to small pieces or particles by pounding or abrading. "Mash the garlic"
Exact synonyms: Comminute, Crunch, Grind, Mash
Specialized synonyms: Pulp, Pestle, Mill
Generic synonyms: Break Up, Fragment, Fragmentise, Fragmentize
Derivative terms: Crunch, Grind, Grinder, Grinder, Grinding, Grinding, Mash, Mash, Masher

4. Verb. Laugh loudly and harshly.
Generic synonyms: Express Joy, Express Mirth, Laugh

Definition of Bray

1. v. t. To pound, beat, rub, or grind small or fine.

2. v. i. To utter a loud, harsh cry, as an ass.

3. v. t. To make or utter with a loud, discordant, or harsh and grating sound.

4. n. The harsh cry of an ass; also, any harsh, grating, or discordant sound.

5. n. A bank; the slope of a hill; a hill. See Brae, which is now the usual spelling.

Definition of Bray

1. Verb. Of a donkey, to make its cry. ¹

2. Verb. Of a camel, to make its cry ¹

3. Noun. The cry of an ass or donkey. ¹

4. Noun. The cry of a camel ¹

5. Verb. (rare) To crush or pound, especially with a mortar. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Bray

1. to utter a harsh cry [v BRAYED, BRAYING, BRAYS]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Bray

brawniest
brawnily
brawniness
brawninesses
brawning
brawnness
brawns
brawny
brawny arm
brawny oedema
brawny scleritis
braws
braxies
braxton hicks contraction
braxy
bray (current term)
brayed
brayer
brayers
braying
brayingly
brayings
brays
braza
brazas
braze
brazed
brazeletta
brazen
brazen-faced

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