Roar
WordNet
noun
(1) A very loud utterance (like the sound of an animal)
"His bellow filled the hallway"
(2) A deep prolonged loud noise
(3) The sound made by a lion
verb
(4) Laugh unrestrainedly and heartily
(5) Utter words loudly and forcefully
"`Get out of here,' he roared"
(6) Make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles
"The wind was howling in the trees"
"The water roared down the chute"
(7) Emit long loud cries
"Wail in self-pity"
"Howl with sorrow"
(8) Make a loud noise, as of animal
"The bull bellowed"
(9) Act or proceed in a riotous, turbulent, or disorderly way
"Desperadoes from the hills regularly roared in to take over the town"-R.A.Billington
WiktionaryText
Etymology
Old English rārian, from Germanic. Cognate with German röhren.
Verb
- To make a loud, deep cry, especially from pain, anger, or other strong emotion.
- To laugh in a particularly loud manner.
- Of animals (especially the lion), to make a loud deep noise.
- Generally, of inanimate objects etc., to make a loud resounding noise.