English noun: bray | |||
1. | bray (event) the cry of an ass | ||
Broader (hypernym) | cry | ||
English verb: bray | |||
1. | bray (communication) braying characteristic of donkeys | ||
Synonyms | hee-haw | ||
Pattern of use | Something ----s | ||
Broader (hypernym) | emit, let loose, let out, utter | ||
2. | bray (change) reduce to small pieces or particles by pounding or abrading | ||
Samples | Grind the spices in a mortar. Mash the garlic. | ||
Synonyms | comminute, crunch, grind, mash | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something. Something ----s something | ||
Broader (hypernym) | break up, fragment, fragmentise, fragmentize | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | mill, pestle, pulp | ||
3. | bray (body) laugh loudly and harshly | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s. Somebody ----s PP | ||
Broader (hypernym) | express joy, express mirth, laugh | ||