- croaking of raven
- n.Rabengekrächze n.
English-german dictionary. 2013.
croaking of raven
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Croaking — Croak Croak (kr[=o]k), v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Croaked}. (kr[=o]kt); p. pr. & vb. n. {Croaking}.] [From the primitive of AS. cracettan to croak as a raven; akin to G. kr[aum]chzen to croak, and to E. creak, crake.] 1. To make a low, hoarse noise in… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
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croaking — krəʊk n. harsh rasping sound (i.e. sound made by a frog or raven); deep rasping voice v. make a harsh rasping sound (like the call of a frog or raven); die (Slang) … English contemporary dictionary
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Cultural depictions of ravens — Ravens in the Petrified Forest National Park, Arizona. There are many references to ravens in legends and literature. Most of these refer to the widespread common raven. Because of its black plumage, croaking call, and diet of carrion, the raven… … Wikipedia
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croak — /krohk/, v.i. 1. to utter a low pitched, harsh cry, as the sound of a frog or a raven. 2. to speak with a low, rasping voice. 3. Slang. to die. 4. to talk despondingly; prophesy trouble or evil; grumble. v.t. 5. to utter or announce by croaking.… … Universalium
croak — [[t]kroʊk[/t]] v. i. 1) anb to utter a low pitched, harsh cry, as the sound of a frog or a raven 2) to speak with a low, rasping voice 3) sts Slang. to die 4) to utter by croaking 5) sts Slang. to kill 6) the act or sound of croaking • Etymology … From formal English to slang
