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to grunt
01
(of animals, especially pigs) to make a low sound from the nose and throat
Intransitive
Examples
The pig grunted contentedly while rooting around in the mud.
02
(of a person) to make a short, low sound often expressing effort, struggle, or dissatisfaction
Intransitive
Examples
The workers began to grunt as they lifted the heavy boxes onto the truck.
03
(of a person) to utter a few words in a rough or nonchalant voice, especially when one does not want to talk extensively
Transitive: to grunt words
Examples
" Pass me the wrench, " he grunted, not looking up from his work.
Grunt
01
a low sound such as the one that a pig makes
02
medium-sized tropical marine food fishes that utter grunting sounds when caught
03
an unskilled or low-ranking soldier or other worker
