Word Finder - roaring

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To make a loud, deep cry, especially from pain, anger, or other strong emotion.

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To laugh in a particularly loud manner.

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The audience roared at his jokes.

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Of animals (especially the lion), to make a loud deep noise.

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The lioness roared to scare off the hyenas.

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Generally, of inanimate objects etc., to make a loud resounding noise.

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To proceed vigorously.

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To cry aloud; to proclaim loudly.

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To be boisterous; to be disorderly.

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To make a loud noise in breathing, as horses do when they have a certain disease.

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(North Midlands) to cry

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A loud, deep, prolonged sound, as of a large beast; a roar.

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An affection of the windpipe of a horse, causing a loud, peculiar noise in breathing under exertion.

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(North Midlands) to cry

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Intensive; extreme.

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Very successful; lively.

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The ice-cream sellers did a roaring trade in the midday heat.

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• bustling
• prosperous
• thriving

He should be roaring in joy.

When he lifted his head, her body was roaring with need.

The sound of a roaring ocean filled the chamber.

On adjusting the gas so that it burns in a thin column, just not roaring, it is extraordinarily sensitive to some particular range of notes, going down and roaring when a note is sounded.

This detective stuff comes roaring back after an absence—like bike riding and swimming.

Then the corpse is brought and laid in the midst; the pile is kindled and the roaring flame rises, mingled with weeping, till all is consumed.

When she came through the living room the fire was roaring, but Cade was nowhere in sight.

On the polar side of the high-pressure area a west wind drift is under the control of the " roaring forties," and on reaching South Africa part of this is deflected and sent northwards along the west coast as the cold Benguella current which rejoins the equatorial.

Under the specials board there is a roaring log fire to welcome you in the winter.

The first real standout moment is Power Trip, armed with a roaring chorus that could be the next Killing In The Name.

It is reflective of the Roaring Twenties and is a purely decorative art form.

While a trade show doesn't exactly sound like a roaring party, the New York International Beauty Show (IBS New York) reads like a who's who of beauty industry bigwigs.

Flapper style prom dresses evoke the roaring 1920s era and will have you looking like a vintage vixen at your prom.

What's more romantic than spending time in front of a roaring campfire or sleeping in front of the stars?

Whether your roaring fire is indoors or out, romance is sure to be in the air.

During the Roaring Twenties, male fashions experienced an intriguing shift in style.

Roaring fireplaces and kerosene stoves provide additional heat, supplementing the home furnace.

The roaring twenties and thirties became the conservative forties and fifties.

Tinnitus-A noise, ranging from faint ringing or thumping to roaring, that originates in the ear not in the environment.

Villagers scatter when this roaring red dragon flaps its orange wings as it stomps forward, flaunting the wild fur on the top of its head and using his fuzzy body to bully its intended prey.

Later costume, such as a roaring 20s look, can fit into the Mardi Gras style of wild festivity.

If you get an invite that doesn't specify the decade you should be personifying, then get creative and select a favorite era, such as the Renaissance period or the Roaring Twenties, then dress the part.

If you have a fireplace in your home, set up the ultimate romantic experience by getting some champagne or wine with some snacks to enjoy in front of a roaring fire.

Sitting down in front of a roaring fire with hot cocoa to warm up is also a great time to talk and learn more about each other.

After a day on the slopes, what could be more romantic than curling up together in front of a roaring fireplace while snow gently drifts outside the windows?

Geminis, Libras and Aquarians are perfect for roaring Leo.

This can lead to a lot of roaring and snorting going on.

Cuddling up by a roaring fire, making romantic home-cooked meals and barbecuing on warm sunny days are all activities that Capricorn enjoys.

From roaring dinosaur models to Barbie jeeps, and everything in between, there's a child size ATV suited for any child.

Felice vaguely wondered if he was an actor who put on shows about the inn's heyday in the roaring twenties.

These are shoes that will warm your feet as efficiently as a roaring fire in the winter.

The line initially specialized in high-quality men's footwear that resounded with the sophisticated feel of the Roaring Twenties.

Popular themes for Leo tattoos include variations on the position of the lion (e.g. standing, sitting, roaring, running), photo-realistic lions and stylized designs.

The spinning tires and roaring engines can wreak havoc with wildlife and cause problems with erosion.

Whether you give each class their own decade such as the Roaring 20's or Disco 70's, or whether your whole school picks a decade and dresses accordingly, it's always fun to see what people come up with.

Whether you're sipping hot chocolate in front of a roaring campfire or simply relaxing on the couch, a cozy blanket is a fall necessity.

The Roaring Twenties also saw the end of corsets.

The show, a mix of lingerie clad models, musical guests, and a raucous and roaring crowd, has proved to be a hit with the Nielsen ratings.

Back in the Roaring 20s and 1930s, they were a staple in women's closets.

Choose candy from a favorite decade, like the roaring 20s or the groovy 60s.

You can also do a "Roaring 20s" party and encourage everyone to come in 1920s dress.

Decades could include anything from the '60s hippie era to the roaring '20s.

Combined with the roaring dragons and shrieking mermaids the sound and music of this film become another beloved character in the experience.

He slammed himself against the cell walls, roaring.

He drank for a long minute then threw his head back, roaring with pleasure.

At times, and not unfrequently, a troop may be heard, roaring in concert, one assuming the lead, and two, three or four more regularly taking up their parts, like persons singing a catch.

The last three places, all beautifully situated - the first at the base of Pike's Peak, the second in the Clear Creek Canyon, and the third at the junction of the Roaring Fork with the Grand river - have an especially high repute.

He lifted the heavy, foil-covered plate out of the oven, stomach roaring at the scent of spiced chicken and vegetables.

Talon knelt where Czerno had fallen and then rose, roaring in anger.

Damn, Dean thought, this detective stuff comes roaring back after an absence—like bike riding, swimming and sex.