bray
1the loud, harsh cry of a donkey.
any similar loud, harsh sound.
to utter a loud and harsh cry, as a donkey.
to make a loud, harsh, disagreeable sound.
to utter with a loud, harsh sound, like a donkey.
Origin of bray
1Words that may be confused with bray
- braid, brayed
Words Nearby bray
Other definitions for bray (2 of 2)
to pound or crush fine, as in a mortar.
Printing. to thin (ink) on a slate before placing on the ink plate of a press.
Origin of bray
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How to use bray in a sentence
Basilicò heard a donkey braying in the distance and followed the sounds with the hope of finding the path.
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Meet Madison Rising, the Band Behind Sarah Palin's New Theme Song | Ben Jacobs | March 29, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTbray said he knows everyone hates those bands, but that he still enjoys their music.
Meet Madison Rising, the Band Behind Sarah Palin's New Theme Song | Ben Jacobs | March 29, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTbray selected a different student each time to lead the class in prayer and participated in the prayers herself.
The Louisiana Public School Cramming Christianity Down Students’ Throats | Andrew Cohen | January 26, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTChristopher bray on a new book that presents the famed director at his uncensored maddening best.
The immigrant groups and unions were receptive, but bray said Occupiers see a danger there.
As May Day Protests Are Planned, Will Wall Street Be Re-Occupied? | Matthew DeLuca | April 30, 2012 | THE DAILY BEASTDr. Thomas bray may stand as a fit representative of another class of Nelson's friends and associates.
The English Church in the Eighteenth Century | Charles J. Abbey and John H. OvertonThen Max bray lit a cigar, and sat thinking over the events of the past few days, and of what he had done.
By Birth a Lady | George Manville FennMax bray arranged all future matters to his entire satisfaction, but again there were contingencies that he could not foresee.
By Birth a Lady | George Manville FennBut from the bray family themselves came not one word of rebuke or complaint.
By Birth a Lady | George Manville FennThere were three other passengers in the train this time; but a movement upon the part of Max bray now troubled her.
By Birth a Lady | George Manville Fenn
British Dictionary definitions for bray (1 of 2)
/ (breɪ) /
(intr) (of a donkey) to utter its characteristic loud harsh sound; heehaw
(intr) to make a similar sound, as in laughing: he brayed at the joke
(tr) to utter with a loud harsh sound
the loud harsh sound uttered by a donkey
a similar loud cry or uproar: a bray of protest
Origin of bray
1Derived forms of bray
- brayer, noun
British Dictionary definitions for bray (2 of 2)
/ (breɪ) /
(tr) to distribute (ink) over printing type or plates
(tr) to pound into a powder, as in a mortar
Northern English dialect to hit or beat (someone or something) hard; bang
Origin of bray
2Derived forms of bray
- brayer, noun
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